Fred Assam Elementary - 06 vs Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.1 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
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
| Measure | Fred Assam Elementary - 06 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 Brandon, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #24 of 226 | #14 of 226 |
| National rank | #5550 of 50,301 | #4173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 531 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Brandon |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 79.0).
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 10.1%).
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.3).
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is the larger school with 542 students compared with 531.
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 Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks higher (81.5 vs 79.0 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 Fred Assam Elementary - 06 and Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Brandon in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06: 531. Robert Bennis Elementary - 05: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Assam Elementary - 06 and Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is 24th of 226 and Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is 14th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).