Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 vs Valley View Elementary - 13
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 512 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
608 students
Valley View Elementary - 13
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
605 students
| Measure | Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Valley View Elementary - 13 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 226 | #180 of 226 |
| National rank | #18732 of 50,301 | #28290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 608 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 45.5).
- •Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Valley View Elementary - 13 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 52%).
- •Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.8).
- •Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 is the larger school with 608 students compared with 605.
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 Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 better than Valley View Elementary - 13?
On the Success Index (US), Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 ranks higher (59.2 vs 45.5 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 Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 and Valley View Elementary - 13?
About 512 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58: 608. Valley View Elementary - 13: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 and Valley View Elementary - 13 rank in South Dakota?
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 is 124th of 226 and Valley View Elementary - 13 is 180th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).