Frederick Area Elementary - 02 vs Marion Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 286 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Area Elementary - 02
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
98 students
Marion Elementary - 02
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
100 students
| Measure | Frederick Area Elementary - 02 Frederick, South Dakota | Marion Elementary - 02 Marion, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 226 | #49 of 226 |
| National rank | #12189 of 50,301 | #8992 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 98 | 100 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Frederick | Marion |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 68.7).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Frederick Area Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 38%).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 100 students compared with 98.
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 Frederick Area Elementary - 02 better than Marion Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Marion Elementary - 02 ranks higher (73.4 vs 68.7 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 Frederick Area Elementary - 02 and Marion Elementary - 02?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Marion in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Area Elementary - 02: 98. Marion Elementary - 02: 100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Area Elementary - 02 and Marion Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Frederick Area Elementary - 02 is 77th of 226 and Marion Elementary - 02 is 49th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).