Creekside Elementary - 07 vs Mountain View Elementary - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.1 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
Mountain View Elementary - 08
Spearfish · Public elementary · Grades K–K
168 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary - 07 Spearfish, South Dakota | Mountain View Elementary - 08 Spearfish, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #82 of 226 | #18 of 226 |
| National rank | #12995 of 50,301 | #4432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 553 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Spearfish | Spearfish |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary - 08 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 67.6).
- •Mountain View Elementary - 08 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 23%).
- •Mountain View Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.8).
- •Creekside Elementary - 07 is the larger school with 553 students compared with 168.
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 Mountain View Elementary - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary - 08 ranks higher (81.0 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 Mountain View Elementary - 08?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Spearfish and Spearfish in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary - 07: 553. Mountain View Elementary - 08: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary - 07 and Mountain View Elementary - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Creekside Elementary - 07 is 82nd of 226 and Mountain View Elementary - 08 is 18th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).