Garfield Elementary - 19 vs Lowell Elementary - 28
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
Lowell Elementary - 28
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary - 19 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Lowell Elementary - 28 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 226 | #197 of 226 |
| National rank | #45094 of 50,301 | #37811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 574 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Elementary - 28 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 19.6).
- •Lowell Elementary - 28 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Lowell Elementary - 28 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Lowell Elementary - 28 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 88.3%).
- •Garfield Elementary - 19 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.7).
- •Garfield Elementary - 19 is the larger school with 574 students compared with 426.
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 Lowell Elementary - 28?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Elementary - 28 ranks higher (31.1 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 Lowell Elementary - 28?
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. Lowell Elementary - 28: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary - 19 and Lowell Elementary - 28 rank in South Dakota?
Garfield Elementary - 19 is 212th of 226 and Lowell Elementary - 28 is 197th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).