Pinedale Elementary - 11 vs South Canyon Elementary - 15
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinedale Elementary - 11
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
South Canyon Elementary - 15
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
| Measure | Pinedale Elementary - 11 Rapid City, South Dakota | South Canyon Elementary - 15 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 226 | #84 of 226 |
| National rank | #4443 of 50,301 | #13179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 377 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 52% |
| city | Rapid City | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 67.4).
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 does better on math proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 30.7%).
- •South Canyon Elementary - 15 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.1).
- •Pinedale Elementary - 11 is the larger school with 377 students compared with 274.
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 Pinedale Elementary - 11 better than South Canyon Elementary - 15?
On the Success Index (US), Pinedale Elementary - 11 ranks higher (81.0 vs 67.4 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 Pinedale Elementary - 11 and South Canyon Elementary - 15?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rapid City and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinedale Elementary - 11: 377. South Canyon Elementary - 15: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinedale Elementary - 11 and South Canyon Elementary - 15 rank in South Dakota?
Pinedale Elementary - 11 is 19th of 226 and South Canyon Elementary - 15 is 84th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).