Buffalo Elementary - 02 vs Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 463 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
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
Forestburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
102 students
| Measure | Buffalo Elementary - 02 Buffalo, South Dakota | Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 Forestburg, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 226 | #50 of 226 |
| National rank | #4923 of 50,301 | #9006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 101 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Buffalo | Forestburg |
| 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%).
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 25.7%).
- •Buffalo Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.3).
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is the larger school with 102 students compared with 101.
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 Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?
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 Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?
About 463 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Forestburg in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Elementary - 02: 101. Sanborn Central Elementary - 06: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Elementary - 02 and Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 rank in South Dakota?
Buffalo Elementary - 02 is 21st of 226 and Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is 50th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).