Marion Elementary - 02 vs Parker Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion Elementary - 02
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
100 students
Parker Elementary - 02
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
238 students
| Measure | Marion Elementary - 02 Marion, South Dakota | Parker Elementary - 02 Parker, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 226 | #56 of 226 |
| National rank | #8992 of 50,301 | #9665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 100 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 57% |
| city | Marion | Parker |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 72.4).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 57%).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 38%).
- •Marion Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.5).
- •Parker Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 238 students compared with 100.
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 Marion Elementary - 02 better than Parker Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Marion Elementary - 02 ranks higher (73.4 vs 72.4 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 Marion Elementary - 02 and Parker Elementary - 02?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Marion and Parker in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion Elementary - 02: 100. Parker Elementary - 02: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Elementary - 02 and Parker Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Marion Elementary - 02 is 49th of 226 and Parker Elementary - 02 is 56th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).