Garretson Elementary - 02 vs Parker Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garretson Elementary - 02
Garretson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
Parker Elementary - 02
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
238 students
| Measure | Garretson Elementary - 02 Garretson, South Dakota | Parker Elementary - 02 Parker, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 226 | #56 of 226 |
| National rank | #23244 of 50,301 | #9665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 246 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Garretson | Parker |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 52.7).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 24.8%).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Garretson Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 246 students compared with 238.
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 Garretson Elementary - 02 better than Parker Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Parker Elementary - 02 ranks higher (72.4 vs 52.7 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 Garretson Elementary - 02 and Parker Elementary - 02?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Garretson and Parker in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garretson Elementary - 02: 246. Parker Elementary - 02: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garretson Elementary - 02 and Parker Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Garretson Elementary - 02 is 154th of 226 and Parker Elementary - 02 is 56th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).