Horace Mann Elementary - 07 vs Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elementary - 07
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary - 07 Rapid City, South Dakota | Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 226 | #216 of 226 |
| National rank | #46007 of 50,301 | #46435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 274 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.1 vs 17.3).
- •Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary - 07 does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is the larger school with 368 students compared with 274.
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 Horace Mann Elementary - 07 better than Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horace Mann Elementary - 07 and Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07: 274. Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary - 07 and Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is 214th of 226 and Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is 216th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).