Elkton Elementary - 02 vs Timber Lake Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 386 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
Timber Lake Elementary - 02
Timber Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
185 students
| Measure | Elkton Elementary - 02 Elkton, South Dakota | Timber Lake Elementary - 02 Timber Lake, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 226 | #88 of 226 |
| National rank | #28539 of 50,301 | #14006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 186 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Elkton | Timber Lake |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timber Lake Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 45.1).
- •Timber Lake Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Timber Lake Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Timber Lake Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 43%).
- •Elkton Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 186 students compared with 185.
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 Timber Lake Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Timber Lake Elementary - 02 ranks higher (66.2 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 Timber Lake Elementary - 02?
About 386 km in a straight line, between Elkton and Timber Lake in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkton Elementary - 02: 186. Timber Lake Elementary - 02: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkton Elementary - 02 and Timber Lake Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Elkton Elementary - 02 is 181st of 226 and Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is 88th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).