Fred Assam Elementary - 06 vs Inspiration Elementary - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–4
531 students
Inspiration Elementary - 08
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–4
345 students
| Measure | Fred Assam Elementary - 06 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Inspiration Elementary - 08 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 226 | #62 of 226 |
| National rank | #5550 of 50,301 | #10319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 531 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 71.4).
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 25.2%).
- •Inspiration Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.3).
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is the larger school with 531 students compared with 345.
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 Fred Assam Elementary - 06 better than Inspiration Elementary - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Assam Elementary - 06 ranks higher (79.0 vs 71.4 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 Fred Assam Elementary - 06 and Inspiration Elementary - 08?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06: 531. Inspiration Elementary - 08: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Assam Elementary - 06 and Inspiration Elementary - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is 24th of 226 and Inspiration Elementary - 08 is 62nd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).