Custer Elementary - 02 vs Redfield Elementary - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 422 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
Redfield Elementary - 03
Redfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Custer Elementary - 02 Custer, South Dakota | Redfield Elementary - 03 Redfield, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 226 | #185 of 226 |
| National rank | #17191 of 50,301 | #31889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 269 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Custer | Redfield |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Custer Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 40.1).
- •Custer Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Custer Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Redfield Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 34.2%).
- •Custer Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.3).
- •Redfield Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 271 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 Custer Elementary - 02 better than Redfield Elementary - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Custer Elementary - 02 ranks higher (61.4 vs 40.1 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 Redfield Elementary - 03?
About 422 km in a straight line, between Custer and Redfield in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Elementary - 02: 269. Redfield Elementary - 03: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Elementary - 02 and Redfield Elementary - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Custer Elementary - 02 is 110th of 226 and Redfield Elementary - 03 is 185th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).