Creekside Elementary - 07 vs Liberty Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 585 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary - 07
Spearfish · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
553 students
Liberty Elementary - 02
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary - 07 Spearfish, South Dakota | Liberty Elementary - 02 Harrisburg, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #82 of 226 | #36 of 226 |
| National rank | #12995 of 50,301 | #7072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 553 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| city | Spearfish | Harrisburg |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 67.6).
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 23%).
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 559 students compared with 553.
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 Creekside Elementary - 07 better than Liberty Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Elementary - 02 ranks higher (76.4 vs 67.6 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 Creekside Elementary - 07 and Liberty Elementary - 02?
About 585 km in a straight line, between Spearfish and Harrisburg in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary - 07: 553. Liberty Elementary - 02: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary - 07 and Liberty Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Creekside Elementary - 07 is 82nd of 226 and Liberty Elementary - 02 is 36th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).