Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 vs Jefferson Elementary - 09
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.
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02
Elk Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Jefferson Elementary - 09
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
333 students
| Measure | Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 Elk Point, South Dakota | Jefferson Elementary - 09 Watertown, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 226 | #74 of 226 |
| National rank | #11648 of 50,301 | #11874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 334 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Elk Point | Watertown |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.5 vs 69.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary - 09 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 32.7%).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 334 students compared with 333.
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 Jefferson Elementary - 09?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 and Jefferson Elementary - 09?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Elk Point and Watertown in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02: 334. Jefferson Elementary - 09: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 and Jefferson Elementary - 09 rank in South Dakota?
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 is 71st of 226 and Jefferson Elementary - 09 is 74th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).