Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 vs Florence Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 286 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
North Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
179 students
Florence Elementary - 02
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
| Measure | Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 North Sioux City, South Dakota | Florence Elementary - 02 Florence, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 226 | #157 of 226 |
| National rank | #18100 of 50,301 | #23766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 179 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | North Sioux City | Florence |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 52.0).
- •Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 32.4%).
- •Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
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 Upper Elementary - 04 better than Florence Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 ranks higher (60.1 vs 52.0 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 Upper Elementary - 04 and Florence Elementary - 02?
About 286 km in a straight line, between North Sioux City and Florence in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04: 179. Florence Elementary - 02: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 and Florence Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is 116th of 226 and Florence Elementary - 02 is 157th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).