Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 vs Groton Area Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 251 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
Eagle Butte · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
281 students
Groton Area Elementary - 02
Groton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 Eagle Butte, South Dakota | Groton Area Elementary - 02 Groton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #222 of 226 | #20 of 226 |
| National rank | #49140 of 50,301 | #4895 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 281 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 62% |
| city | Eagle Butte | Groton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Groton Area Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 11.1).
- •Groton Area Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 11%).
- •Groton Area Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 16%).
- •Groton Area Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 100%).
- •Groton Area Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 281 students compared with 278.
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 Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 better than Groton Area Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Groton Area Elementary - 02 ranks higher (80.2 vs 11.1 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 Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 and Groton Area Elementary - 02?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Eagle Butte and Groton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03: 281. Groton Area Elementary - 02: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 and Groton Area Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 is 222nd of 226 and Groton Area Elementary - 02 is 20th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).