Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 vs Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 502 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
Volga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 Rapid City, South Dakota | Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 Volga, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #216 of 226 | #78 of 226 |
| National rank | #46435 of 50,301 | #12232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 368 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 52% |
| city | Rapid City | Volga |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 17.3).
- •Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 100%).
- •Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 372 students compared with 368.
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 Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 better than Sioux Valley Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 ranks higher (68.7 vs 17.3 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 Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 and Sioux Valley Elementary - 02?
About 502 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Volga in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08: 368. Sioux Valley Elementary - 02: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 and Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is 216th of 226 and Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 is 78th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).