Buchanan Elementary - 03 vs Kennedy Elementary - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Elementary - 03
Pierre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Kennedy Elementary - 08
Pierre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary - 03 Pierre, South Dakota | Kennedy Elementary - 08 Pierre, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 226 | #144 of 226 |
| National rank | #16235 of 50,301 | #21324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 432 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| city | Pierre | Pierre |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Elementary - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 55.5).
- •Buchanan Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Buchanan Elementary - 03 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Buchanan Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 41.4%).
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •Buchanan Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 432 students compared with 413.
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 Buchanan Elementary - 03 better than Kennedy Elementary - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Elementary - 03 ranks higher (62.8 vs 55.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buchanan Elementary - 03 and Kennedy Elementary - 08?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Pierre and Pierre in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary - 03: 432. Kennedy Elementary - 08: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary - 03 and Kennedy Elementary - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Buchanan Elementary - 03 is 99th of 226 and Kennedy Elementary - 08 is 144th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).