Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 vs Explorer Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02
Elk Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Explorer Elementary - 04
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
| Measure | Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 Elk Point, South Dakota | Explorer Elementary - 04 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 226 | #47 of 226 |
| National rank | #11648 of 50,301 | #8638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 334 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Elk Point | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 69.5).
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 27.8%).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.5).
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 is the larger school with 338 students compared with 334.
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 Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 better than Explorer Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks higher (73.9 vs 69.5 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 Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 and Explorer Elementary - 04?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Elk Point and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02: 334. Explorer Elementary - 04: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 and Explorer Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 is 71st of 226 and Explorer Elementary - 04 is 47th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).