Chester Elementary -02 vs Renberg Elementary - 42
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Elementary -02
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
154 students
Renberg Elementary - 42
Renner · Public elementary · Grades K–5
155 students
| Measure | Chester Elementary -02 Chester, South Dakota | Renberg Elementary - 42 Renner, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 226 | #177 of 226 |
| National rank | #9989 of 50,301 | #27573 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 154 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Chester | Renner |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Elementary -02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 46.5).
- •Chester Elementary -02 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Chester Elementary -02 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Chester Elementary -02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 56.1%).
- •Renberg Elementary - 42 does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.1).
- •Renberg Elementary - 42 is the larger school with 155 students compared with 154.
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 Chester Elementary -02 better than Renberg Elementary - 42?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Elementary -02 ranks higher (71.9 vs 46.5 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 Chester Elementary -02 and Renberg Elementary - 42?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Chester and Renner in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Elementary -02: 154. Renberg Elementary - 42: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Elementary -02 and Renberg Elementary - 42 rank in South Dakota?
Chester Elementary -02 is 61st of 226 and Renberg Elementary - 42 is 177th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).