Grandview Elementary - 06 vs Lowell Elementary - 28
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 523 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grandview Elementary - 06
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Lowell Elementary - 28
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Grandview Elementary - 06 Rapid City, South Dakota | Lowell Elementary - 28 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 226 | #197 of 226 |
| National rank | #22142 of 50,301 | #37811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| city | Rapid City | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grandview Elementary - 06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 31.1).
- •Grandview Elementary - 06 does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Grandview Elementary - 06 does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Grandview Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 87.3%).
- •Lowell Elementary - 28 does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Grandview Elementary - 06 is the larger school with 431 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 Grandview Elementary - 06 better than Lowell Elementary - 28?
On the Success Index (US), Grandview Elementary - 06 ranks higher (54.3 vs 31.1 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 Grandview Elementary - 06 and Lowell Elementary - 28?
About 523 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grandview Elementary - 06: 431. Lowell Elementary - 28: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grandview Elementary - 06 and Lowell Elementary - 28 rank in South Dakota?
Grandview Elementary - 06 is 147th of 226 and Lowell Elementary - 28 is 197th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).