Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 vs South Park Elementary - 16
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.2 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
South Park Elementary - 16
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
| Measure | Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 Rapid City, South Dakota | South Park Elementary - 16 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 226 | #199 of 226 |
| National rank | #46435 of 50,301 | #38513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 368 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Park Elementary - 16 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 17.3).
- •South Park Elementary - 16 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •South Park Elementary - 16 does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is the larger school with 368 students compared with 313.
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 South Park Elementary - 16?
On the Success Index (US), South Park Elementary - 16 ranks higher (30.1 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 South Park Elementary - 16?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08: 368. South Park Elementary - 16: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 and South Park Elementary - 16 rank in South Dakota?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is 216th of 226 and South Park Elementary - 16 is 199th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).