Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 vs Longfellow Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Longfellow Elementary - 05
Mitchell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
| Measure | Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Longfellow Elementary - 05 Mitchell, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 226 | #85 of 226 |
| National rank | #37221 of 50,301 | #13439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 291 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Mitchell |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 32.0).
- •Longfellow Elementary - 05 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Longfellow Elementary - 05 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Longfellow Elementary - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 85.2%).
- •Longfellow Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.6).
- •Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 is the larger school with 291 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 Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 better than Longfellow Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks higher (67.0 vs 32.0 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 Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 and Longfellow Elementary - 05?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Mitchell in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10: 291. Longfellow Elementary - 05: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 and Longfellow Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 is 195th of 226 and Longfellow Elementary - 05 is 85th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).