Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 vs Todd County Elementary - 16
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 328 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
Brookings · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
509 students
Todd County Elementary - 16
Mission · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
| Measure | Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 Brookings, South Dakota | Todd County Elementary - 16 Mission, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 226 | #224 of 226 |
| National rank | #24040 of 50,301 | #49444 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 2% |
| city | Brookings | Mission |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 10.1).
- •Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 2%).
- •Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 100%).
- •Todd County Elementary - 16 does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.0).
- •Todd County Elementary - 16 is the larger school with 511 students compared with 509.
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 Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 better than Todd County Elementary - 16?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks higher (51.6 vs 10.1 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 Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and Todd County Elementary - 16?
About 328 km in a straight line, between Brookings and Mission in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07: 509. Todd County Elementary - 16: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and Todd County Elementary - 16 rank in South Dakota?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is 160th of 226 and Todd County Elementary - 16 is 224th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).