Burke Elementary - 02 vs Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 133 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke Elementary - 02
Burke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
105 students
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
Forestburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
102 students
| Measure | Burke Elementary - 02 Burke, South Dakota | Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 Forestburg, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 226 | #50 of 226 |
| National rank | #18509 of 50,301 | #9006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 105 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 105 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Burke | Forestburg |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 59.5).
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 37.1%).
- •Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.7).
- •Burke Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 105 students compared with 102.
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 Burke Elementary - 02 better than Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?
On the Success Index (US), Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 ranks higher (73.4 vs 59.5 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 Burke Elementary - 02 and Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Burke and Forestburg in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke Elementary - 02: 105. Sanborn Central Elementary - 06: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke Elementary - 02 and Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 rank in South Dakota?
Burke Elementary - 02 is 121st of 226 and Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is 50th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).