Elkton Elementary - 02 vs Newdale Colony Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkton Elementary - 02
Elkton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
186 students
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04
Elkton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
29 students
| Measure | Elkton Elementary - 02 Elkton, South Dakota | Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 Elkton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 226 | – |
| National rank | #28539 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 186 | 29 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 29 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 29.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 75% |
| city | Elkton | Elkton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 45.1).
- •Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (75% vs 27%).
- •Elkton Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Elkton Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 29.0).
- •Elkton Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 186 students compared with 29.
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 Elkton Elementary - 02 better than Newdale Colony Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 ranks higher (48.0 vs 45.1 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 Elkton Elementary - 02 and Newdale Colony Elementary - 04?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Elkton and Elkton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkton Elementary - 02: 186. Newdale Colony Elementary - 04: 29. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkton Elementary - 02 and Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Elkton Elementary - 02 is 181st of 226 and Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 is unranked among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).