Buffalo Elementary - 02 vs Marion Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 554 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Elementary - 02
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
101 students
Marion Elementary - 02
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
100 students
| Measure | Buffalo Elementary - 02 Buffalo, South Dakota | Marion Elementary - 02 Marion, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 226 | #49 of 226 |
| National rank | #4923 of 50,301 | #8992 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 101 | 100 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Buffalo | Marion |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 73.4).
- •Buffalo Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Buffalo Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 38%).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.2).
- •Buffalo Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 101 students compared with 100.
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 Buffalo Elementary - 02 better than Marion Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Elementary - 02 ranks higher (80.1 vs 73.4 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 Buffalo Elementary - 02 and Marion Elementary - 02?
About 554 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Marion in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Elementary - 02: 101. Marion Elementary - 02: 100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Elementary - 02 and Marion Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Buffalo Elementary - 02 is 21st of 226 and Marion Elementary - 02 is 49th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).