Howard Elementary - 02 vs Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Elementary - 02
Howard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
158 students
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
Wakonda · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
| Measure | Howard Elementary - 02 Howard, South Dakota | Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 Wakonda, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 226 | #145 of 226 |
| National rank | #14176 of 50,301 | #21586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 158 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Howard | Wakonda |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 55.1).
- •Howard Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Howard Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 34.8%).
- •Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 161 students compared with 158.
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 Howard Elementary - 02 better than Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Elementary - 02 ranks higher (65.9 vs 55.1 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 Howard Elementary - 02 and Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Howard and Wakonda in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Elementary - 02: 158. Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Elementary - 02 and Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Howard Elementary - 02 is 89th of 226 and Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is 145th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).