Brandon Elementary - 03 vs Fred Assam Elementary - 06
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Elementary - 03
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
728 students
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–4
531 students
| Measure | Brandon Elementary - 03 Brandon, South Dakota | Fred Assam Elementary - 06 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 226 | #24 of 226 |
| National rank | #5766 of 50,301 | #5550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 728 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Brandon | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.6 vs 79.0).
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 29.8%).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.3).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 728 students compared with 531.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brandon Elementary - 03 better than Fred Assam Elementary - 06?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brandon Elementary - 03 and Fred Assam Elementary - 06?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Elementary - 03: 728. Fred Assam Elementary - 06: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Elementary - 03 and Fred Assam Elementary - 06 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Elementary - 03 is 28th of 226 and Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is 24th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).