Castlewood Elementary - 02 vs Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlewood Elementary - 02
Castlewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
140 students
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
Castlewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
17 students
| Measure | Castlewood Elementary - 02 Castlewood, South Dakota | Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 Castlewood, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 226 | – |
| National rank | #6512 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 140 | 17 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 17 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 24.5% |
| city | Castlewood | Castlewood |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castlewood Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 19.0).
- •Castlewood Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Castlewood Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Castlewood Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.0).
- •Castlewood Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 140 students compared with 17.
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 Castlewood Elementary - 02 better than Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Castlewood Elementary - 02 ranks higher (77.3 vs 19.0 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 Castlewood Elementary - 02 and Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Castlewood and Castlewood in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castlewood Elementary - 02: 140. Claremont Colony Elementary - 04: 17. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castlewood Elementary - 02 and Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Castlewood Elementary - 02 is 34th of 226 and Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 is unranked among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).