Garfield Elementary - 19 vs Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary - 19
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary - 19 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 226 | #187 of 226 |
| National rank | #45094 of 50,301 | #32563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 574 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 41% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 19.6).
- •Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 does better on math proficiency (41% vs 19%).
- •Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 88.3%).
- •Garfield Elementary - 19 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Garfield Elementary - 19 is the larger school with 574 students compared with 447.
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 Garfield Elementary - 19 better than Laura Wilder Elementary - 31?
On the Success Index (US), Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 ranks higher (39.1 vs 19.6 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 Garfield Elementary - 19 and Laura Wilder Elementary - 31?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary - 19: 574. Laura Wilder Elementary - 31: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary - 19 and Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 rank in South Dakota?
Garfield Elementary - 19 is 212th of 226 and Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 is 187th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).