Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 vs Horizon Elementary - 09
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
681 students
Horizon Elementary - 09
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Horizon Elementary - 09 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 226 | #93 of 226 |
| National rank | #16314 of 50,301 | #14588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 62.7).
- •Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 46.5%).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.4).
- •Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 is the larger school with 681 students compared with 458.
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 Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 better than Horizon Elementary - 09?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary - 09 ranks higher (65.3 vs 62.7 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 Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 and Horizon Elementary - 09?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54: 681. Horizon Elementary - 09: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 and Horizon Elementary - 09 rank in South Dakota?
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 is 100th of 226 and Horizon Elementary - 09 is 93rd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).