Buchanan Elementary - 03 vs Stanley County Elementary - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.3 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
Stanley County Elementary - 08
Fort Pierre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
178 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary - 03 Pierre, South Dakota | Stanley County Elementary - 08 Fort Pierre, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 226 | #101 of 226 |
| National rank | #16235 of 50,301 | #16345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 432 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Pierre | Fort Pierre |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.8 vs 62.7).
- •Buchanan Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Buchanan Elementary - 03 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Stanley County Elementary - 08 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 36.6%).
- •Stanley County Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.6).
- •Buchanan Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 432 students compared with 178.
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 Stanley County Elementary - 08?
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 Buchanan Elementary - 03 and Stanley County Elementary - 08?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Pierre and Fort Pierre in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary - 03: 432. Stanley County Elementary - 08: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary - 03 and Stanley County Elementary - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Buchanan Elementary - 03 is 99th of 226 and Stanley County Elementary - 08 is 101st of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).