Fred Assam Elementary - 06 vs Sturgis Elementary - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 559 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
Sturgis Elementary - 03
Sturgis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
531 students
| Measure | Fred Assam Elementary - 06 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Sturgis Elementary - 03 Sturgis, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 226 | #29 of 226 |
| National rank | #5550 of 50,301 | #5878 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 531 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sturgis |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.0 vs 78.5).
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Fred Assam Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 40.7%).
- •Sturgis Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.3).
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 Sturgis Elementary - 03?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fred Assam Elementary - 06 and Sturgis Elementary - 03?
About 559 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sturgis in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06: 531. Sturgis Elementary - 03: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Assam Elementary - 06 and Sturgis Elementary - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is 24th of 226 and Sturgis Elementary - 03 is 29th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).