North Park Elementary - 08 vs South Park Elementary - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Park Elementary - 08
Belle Fourche · Public elementary · Grades K–K
89 students
South Park Elementary - 03
Belle Fourche · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
347 students
| Measure | North Park Elementary - 08 Belle Fourche, South Dakota | South Park Elementary - 03 Belle Fourche, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 226 | #165 of 226 |
| National rank | #14996 of 50,301 | #25131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 89 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Belle Fourche | Belle Fourche |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Park Elementary - 08 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 50.1).
- •North Park Elementary - 08 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 53.9%).
- •North Park Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.6).
- •South Park Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 347 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 North Park Elementary - 08 better than South Park Elementary - 03?
On the Success Index (US), North Park Elementary - 08 ranks higher (64.7 vs 50.1 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 North Park Elementary - 08 and South Park Elementary - 03?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Belle Fourche and Belle Fourche in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Park Elementary - 08: 89. South Park Elementary - 03: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Park Elementary - 08 and South Park Elementary - 03 rank in South Dakota?
North Park Elementary - 08 is 95th of 226 and South Park Elementary - 03 is 165th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).