Kennedy Elementary - 08 vs Lincoln Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 289 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Elementary - 08
Pierre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
Lincoln Elementary - 04
Yankton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elementary - 08 Pierre, South Dakota | Lincoln Elementary - 04 Yankton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 226 | #138 of 226 |
| National rank | #21324 of 50,301 | #20337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 413 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| city | Pierre | Yankton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 55.5).
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 43%).
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.0).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 04 is the larger school with 416 students compared with 413.
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 Kennedy Elementary - 08 better than Lincoln Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary - 04 ranks higher (56.9 vs 55.5 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 Kennedy Elementary - 08 and Lincoln Elementary - 04?
About 289 km in a straight line, between Pierre and Yankton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elementary - 08: 413. Lincoln Elementary - 04: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elementary - 08 and Lincoln Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Kennedy Elementary - 08 is 144th of 226 and Lincoln Elementary - 04 is 138th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).