Jefferson Elementary - 06 vs Pinedale Elementary - 11
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary - 06
Pierre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
Pinedale Elementary - 11
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary - 06 Pierre, South Dakota | Pinedale Elementary - 11 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #127 of 226 | #19 of 226 |
| National rank | #19193 of 50,301 | #4443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 377 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 74% |
| city | Pierre | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 58.5).
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 does better on math proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 35.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary - 06 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
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 Jefferson Elementary - 06 better than Pinedale Elementary - 11?
On the Success Index (US), Pinedale Elementary - 11 ranks higher (81.0 vs 58.5 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 Jefferson Elementary - 06 and Pinedale Elementary - 11?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Pierre and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary - 06: 377. Pinedale Elementary - 11: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary - 06 and Pinedale Elementary - 11 rank in South Dakota?
Jefferson Elementary - 06 is 127th of 226 and Pinedale Elementary - 11 is 19th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).