Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 vs Northwestern Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 273 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02
Gayville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
136 students
Northwestern Elementary - 04
Mellette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
135 students
| Measure | Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 Gayville, South Dakota | Northwestern Elementary - 04 Mellette, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 226 | #87 of 226 |
| National rank | #25563 of 50,301 | #13727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 136 | 135 |
| Enrollment | 136 | 135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 54.5% |
| city | Gayville | Mellette |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 49.4).
- •Northwestern Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •Northwestern Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Northwestern Elementary - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 31.6%).
- •Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.0).
- •Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 136 students compared with 135.
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 Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 better than Northwestern Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Elementary - 04 ranks higher (66.6 vs 49.4 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 Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 and Northwestern Elementary - 04?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Gayville and Mellette in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02: 136. Northwestern Elementary - 04: 135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 and Northwestern Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 is 169th of 226 and Northwestern Elementary - 04 is 87th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).