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Menno Elementary - 02 vs North Park Elementary - 08

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 527 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureMenno Elementary - 02
Menno, South Dakota
North Park Elementary - 08
Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Success Index (US)
72
Top 25%
65
Top 50%
State rank#59 of 226#95 of 226
National rank#9874 of 50,301#14996 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades PKโ€“5Grades Kโ€“K
Students9189
Enrollment9189
Free/reduced-price lunch40.7%44.9%
Students per teacher8.311.1
Reading proficiency54.5%โ€“
Math proficiency74.5%โ€“
cityMennoBelle Fourche
stateSouth DakotaSouth Dakota
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The verdict

  • โ€ขMenno Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 64.7).
  • โ€ขMenno Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 44.9%).
  • โ€ขMenno Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.1).
  • โ€ขMenno Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 91 students compared with 89.

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 Menno Elementary - 02 better than North Park Elementary - 08?

On the Success Index (US), Menno Elementary - 02 ranks higher (72.1 vs 64.7 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 Menno Elementary - 02 and North Park Elementary - 08?

About 527 km in a straight line, between Menno and Belle Fourche in South Dakota.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Menno Elementary - 02: 91. North Park Elementary - 08: 89. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Menno Elementary - 02 and North Park Elementary - 08 rank in South Dakota?

Menno Elementary - 02 is 59th of 226 and North Park Elementary - 08 is 95th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).