Discovery Elementary - 26 vs Patriot Elementary -06
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 505 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary - 26
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
873 students
Patriot Elementary -06
Box Elder · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
982 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary - 26 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Patriot Elementary -06 Box Elder, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 226 | #112 of 226 |
| National rank | #19914 of 50,301 | #17535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 873 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 873 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 54% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Box Elder |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patriot Elementary -06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 57.5).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Discovery Elementary - 26 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 35.8%).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 is the larger school with 982 students compared with 873.
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 Discovery Elementary - 26 better than Patriot Elementary -06?
On the Success Index (US), Patriot Elementary -06 ranks higher (61.0 vs 57.5 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 Discovery Elementary - 26 and Patriot Elementary -06?
About 505 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Box Elder in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary - 26: 873. Patriot Elementary -06: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary - 26 and Patriot Elementary -06 rank in South Dakota?
Discovery Elementary - 26 is 134th of 226 and Patriot Elementary -06 is 112th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).