Castlewood Elementary - 02 vs Whitewood Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 524 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
Whitewood Elementary - 04
Whitewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
138 students
| Measure | Castlewood Elementary - 02 Castlewood, South Dakota | Whitewood Elementary - 04 Whitewood, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 226 | #90 of 226 |
| National rank | #6512 of 50,301 | #14227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 140 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 54.5% |
| city | Castlewood | Whitewood |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castlewood Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 65.9).
- •Castlewood Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •Castlewood Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •Castlewood Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 47.1%).
- •Whitewood Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.0).
- •Castlewood Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 140 students compared with 138.
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 Whitewood Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Castlewood Elementary - 02 ranks higher (77.3 vs 65.9 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 Whitewood Elementary - 04?
About 524 km in a straight line, between Castlewood and Whitewood in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castlewood Elementary - 02: 140. Whitewood Elementary - 04: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castlewood Elementary - 02 and Whitewood Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Castlewood Elementary - 02 is 34th of 226 and Whitewood Elementary - 04 is 90th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).