Garfield Elementary - 19 vs Wolf Creek School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 465 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
Wolf Creek School - 02
Pine Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
567 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary - 19 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Wolf Creek School - 02 Pine Ridge, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 226 | #218 of 226 |
| National rank | #45094 of 50,301 | #48705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 574 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 2% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Pine Ridge |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary - 19 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 12.5).
- •Garfield Elementary - 19 does better on math proficiency (19% vs 2%).
- •Garfield Elementary - 19 does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Garfield Elementary - 19 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 100%).
- •Wolf Creek School - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.4).
- •Garfield Elementary - 19 is the larger school with 574 students compared with 567.
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 Wolf Creek School - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary - 19 ranks higher (19.6 vs 12.5 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 Wolf Creek School - 02?
About 465 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Pine Ridge in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary - 19: 574. Wolf Creek School - 02: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary - 19 and Wolf Creek School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Garfield Elementary - 19 is 212th of 226 and Wolf Creek School - 02 is 218th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).