Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 vs Simmons Elementary - 10
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 359 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
North Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades K–3
386 students
Simmons Elementary - 10
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 North Sioux City, South Dakota | Simmons Elementary - 10 Aberdeen, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 226 | #164 of 226 |
| National rank | #3378 of 50,301 | #24781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 386 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| city | North Sioux City | Aberdeen |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 50.6).
- •Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 48.2%).
- •Simmons Elementary - 10 does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
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 Valley Elementary - 02 better than Simmons Elementary - 10?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks higher (83.0 vs 50.6 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 Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 and Simmons Elementary - 10?
About 359 km in a straight line, between North Sioux City and Aberdeen in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02: 386. Simmons Elementary - 10: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 and Simmons Elementary - 10 rank in South Dakota?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 is 11th of 226 and Simmons Elementary - 10 is 164th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).