Freedom Elementary - 06 vs Liberty Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Elementary - 06
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
Liberty Elementary - 02
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
| Measure | Freedom Elementary - 06 Harrisburg, South Dakota | Liberty Elementary - 02 Harrisburg, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #140 of 226 | #36 of 226 |
| National rank | #20514 of 50,301 | #7072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 64% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 56.6).
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 23.3%).
- •Freedom Elementary - 06 does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 559 students compared with 442.
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 Freedom Elementary - 06 better than Liberty Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Elementary - 02 ranks higher (76.4 vs 56.6 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 Freedom Elementary - 06 and Liberty Elementary - 02?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Elementary - 06: 442. Liberty Elementary - 02: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Elementary - 06 and Liberty Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Freedom Elementary - 06 is 140th of 226 and Liberty Elementary - 02 is 36th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).