North Park Elementary - 08 vs Tripp Elementary - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 498 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
Tripp Elementary - 03
Tripp · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
88 students
| Measure | North Park Elementary - 08 Belle Fourche, South Dakota | Tripp Elementary - 03 Tripp, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 226 | #174 of 226 |
| National rank | #14996 of 50,301 | #26774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 89 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| city | Belle Fourche | Tripp |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Park Elementary - 08 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 47.6).
- •Tripp Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 44.9%).
- •Tripp Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.1).
- •North Park Elementary - 08 is the larger school with 89 students compared with 88.
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 Tripp Elementary - 03?
On the Success Index (US), North Park Elementary - 08 ranks higher (64.7 vs 47.6 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 Tripp Elementary - 03?
About 498 km in a straight line, between Belle Fourche and Tripp in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Park Elementary - 08: 89. Tripp Elementary - 03: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Park Elementary - 08 and Tripp Elementary - 03 rank in South Dakota?
North Park Elementary - 08 is 95th of 226 and Tripp Elementary - 03 is 174th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).