Kennedy Elementary - 08 vs Terry Redlin Elementary - 11
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 304 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
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elementary - 08 Pierre, South Dakota | Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 226 | #209 of 226 |
| National rank | #21324 of 50,301 | #44135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 413 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 14% |
| city | Pierre | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 21.2).
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 does better on math proficiency (48% vs 14%).
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 16%).
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 85.2%).
- •Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.9).
- •Kennedy Elementary - 08 is the larger school with 413 students compared with 412.
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 Terry Redlin Elementary - 11?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Elementary - 08 ranks higher (55.5 vs 21.2 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 Terry Redlin Elementary - 11?
About 304 km in a straight line, between Pierre and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elementary - 08: 413. Terry Redlin Elementary - 11: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elementary - 08 and Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 rank in South Dakota?
Kennedy Elementary - 08 is 144th of 226 and Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 is 209th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).