Horizon Elementary - 09 vs Vandenberg Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 518 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary - 09
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Vandenberg Elementary - 02
Box Elder · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
454 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary - 09 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Vandenberg Elementary - 02 Box Elder, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 226 | #135 of 226 |
| National rank | #14588 of 50,301 | #20237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 458 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Box Elder |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 57.1).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 40.5%).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.7).
- •Horizon Elementary - 09 is the larger school with 458 students compared with 454.
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 Horizon Elementary - 09 better than Vandenberg Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary - 09 ranks higher (65.3 vs 57.1 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 Horizon Elementary - 09 and Vandenberg Elementary - 02?
About 518 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Box Elder in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary - 09: 458. Vandenberg Elementary - 02: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary - 09 and Vandenberg Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Horizon Elementary - 09 is 93rd of 226 and Vandenberg Elementary - 02 is 135th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).