Clear Lake Elementary - 02 vs Custer Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 560 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Lake Elementary - 02
Clear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Custer Elementary - 02
Custer · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
269 students
| Measure | Clear Lake Elementary - 02 Clear Lake, South Dakota | Custer Elementary - 02 Custer, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 226 | #110 of 226 |
| National rank | #21855 of 50,301 | #17191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 270 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Clear Lake | Custer |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Custer Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 54.7).
- •Custer Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Custer Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Clear Lake Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 34.2%).
- •Custer Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.3).
- •Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 270 students compared with 269.
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 Clear Lake Elementary - 02 better than Custer Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Custer Elementary - 02 ranks higher (61.4 vs 54.7 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 Clear Lake Elementary - 02 and Custer Elementary - 02?
About 560 km in a straight line, between Clear Lake and Custer in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02: 270. Custer Elementary - 02: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Lake Elementary - 02 and Custer Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is 146th of 226 and Custer Elementary - 02 is 110th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).