L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 vs Longfellow Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
Mitchell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Longfellow Elementary - 05
Mitchell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
| Measure | L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 Mitchell, South Dakota | Longfellow Elementary - 05 Mitchell, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 226 | #85 of 226 |
| National rank | #10521 of 50,301 | #13439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 438 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| city | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 67.0).
- •L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 45.5%).
- •Longfellow Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.2).
- •L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 438 students compared with 290.
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 L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 better than Longfellow Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks higher (71.1 vs 67.0 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 L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 and Longfellow Elementary - 05?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mitchell and Mitchell in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03: 438. Longfellow Elementary - 05: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 and Longfellow Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is 64th of 226 and Longfellow Elementary - 05 is 85th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).