Canistota Elementary - 02 vs Castlewood Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canistota Elementary - 02
Canistota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
141 students
Castlewood Elementary - 02
Castlewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
140 students
| Measure | Canistota Elementary - 02 Canistota, South Dakota | Castlewood Elementary - 02 Castlewood, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 226 | #34 of 226 |
| National rank | #772 of 50,301 | #6512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 141 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 67% |
| city | Canistota | Castlewood |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canistota Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.0 vs 77.3).
- •Canistota Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (95% vs 67%).
- •Canistota Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 67%).
- •Castlewood Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 28.4%).
- •Canistota Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.0).
- •Canistota Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 141 students compared with 140.
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 Canistota Elementary - 02 better than Castlewood Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Canistota Elementary - 02 ranks higher (90.0 vs 77.3 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 Canistota Elementary - 02 and Castlewood Elementary - 02?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Canistota and Castlewood in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canistota Elementary - 02: 141. Castlewood Elementary - 02: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canistota Elementary - 02 and Castlewood Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Canistota Elementary - 02 is 5th of 226 and Castlewood Elementary - 02 is 34th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).