Custer Elementary - 02 vs Mellette Elementary - 07
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 530 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Custer Elementary - 02
Custer · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
269 students
Mellette Elementary - 07
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
267 students
| Measure | Custer Elementary - 02 Custer, South Dakota | Mellette Elementary - 07 Watertown, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 226 | #96 of 226 |
| National rank | #17191 of 50,301 | #15613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 269 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Custer | Watertown |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mellette Elementary - 07 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 61.4).
- •Mellette Elementary - 07 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Mellette Elementary - 07 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Custer Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 47.6%).
- •Custer Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.1).
- •Custer Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 269 students compared with 267.
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 Custer Elementary - 02 better than Mellette Elementary - 07?
On the Success Index (US), Mellette Elementary - 07 ranks higher (63.8 vs 61.4 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 Custer Elementary - 02 and Mellette Elementary - 07?
About 530 km in a straight line, between Custer and Watertown in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Elementary - 02: 269. Mellette Elementary - 07: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Elementary - 02 and Mellette Elementary - 07 rank in South Dakota?
Custer Elementary - 02 is 110th of 226 and Mellette Elementary - 07 is 96th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).