Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 vs Cleveland Elementary - 14
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Huron · Public elementary · Grades K–1
467 students
Cleveland Elementary - 14
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 Huron, South Dakota | Cleveland Elementary - 14 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 226 | #207 of 226 |
| National rank | #34935 of 50,301 | #43708 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 467 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Huron | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 21.8).
- •Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70% vs 82.6%).
- •Cleveland Elementary - 14 does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.7).
- •Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is the larger school with 467 students compared with 465.
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 K-1 Center - 18 better than Cleveland Elementary - 14?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 ranks higher (35.5 vs 21.8 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 K-1 Center - 18 and Cleveland Elementary - 14?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Huron and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18: 467. Cleveland Elementary - 14: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 and Cleveland Elementary - 14 rank in South Dakota?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is 193rd of 226 and Cleveland Elementary - 14 is 207th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).