Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 vs Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 5.2 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
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #100 of 226 | #32 of 226 |
| National rank | #16314 of 50,301 | #5992 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 77% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 62.7).
- •Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 does better on math proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 46.5%).
- •Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.4).
- •Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is the larger school with 690 students compared with 681.
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 Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
On the Success Index (US), Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks higher (78.3 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 Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54: 681. Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 and Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 rank in South Dakota?
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 is 100th of 226 and Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is 32nd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).