Ethan Elementary - 02 vs Howard Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethan Elementary - 02
Ethan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
155 students
Howard Elementary - 02
Howard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
158 students
| Measure | Ethan Elementary - 02 Ethan, South Dakota | Howard Elementary - 02 Howard, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 226 | #89 of 226 |
| National rank | #5598 of 50,301 | #14176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 155 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Ethan | Howard |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethan Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 65.9).
- •Ethan Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Ethan Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Howard Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 26.5%).
- •Howard Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Howard Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 158 students compared with 155.
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 Ethan Elementary - 02 better than Howard Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Ethan Elementary - 02 ranks higher (78.9 vs 65.9 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 Ethan Elementary - 02 and Howard Elementary - 02?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Ethan and Howard in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethan Elementary - 02: 155. Howard Elementary - 02: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethan Elementary - 02 and Howard Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Ethan Elementary - 02 is 26th of 226 and Howard Elementary - 02 is 89th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).