Florence Elementary - 02 vs Stanley County Elementary - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 253 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Elementary - 02
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
Stanley County Elementary - 08
Fort Pierre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
178 students
| Measure | Florence Elementary - 02 Florence, South Dakota | Stanley County Elementary - 08 Fort Pierre, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 226 | #101 of 226 |
| National rank | #23766 of 50,301 | #16345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 179 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Florence | Fort Pierre |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stanley County Elementary - 08 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 52.0).
- •Stanley County Elementary - 08 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Stanley County Elementary - 08 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Florence Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 32.6%).
- •Stanley County Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.3).
- •Florence Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 179 students compared with 178.
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 Florence Elementary - 02 better than Stanley County Elementary - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Stanley County Elementary - 08 ranks higher (62.7 vs 52.0 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 Florence Elementary - 02 and Stanley County Elementary - 08?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Florence and Fort Pierre in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Elementary - 02: 179. Stanley County Elementary - 08: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Elementary - 02 and Stanley County Elementary - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Florence Elementary - 02 is 157th of 226 and Stanley County Elementary - 08 is 101st of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).