Sturgis Elementary - 03 vs Whitewood Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sturgis Elementary - 03
Sturgis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
531 students
Whitewood Elementary - 04
Whitewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
138 students
| Measure | Sturgis Elementary - 03 Sturgis, South Dakota | Whitewood Elementary - 04 Whitewood, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 226 | #90 of 226 |
| National rank | #5878 of 50,301 | #14227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 531 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 54.5% |
| city | Sturgis | Whitewood |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sturgis Elementary - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 65.9).
- •Sturgis Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (70% vs 54.5%).
- •Sturgis Elementary - 03 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •Sturgis Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 47.1%).
- •Sturgis Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Sturgis Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 531 students compared with 138.
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 Sturgis Elementary - 03 better than Whitewood Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Sturgis Elementary - 03 ranks higher (78.5 vs 65.9 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 Sturgis Elementary - 03 and Whitewood Elementary - 04?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Sturgis and Whitewood in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sturgis Elementary - 03: 531. Whitewood Elementary - 04: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sturgis Elementary - 03 and Whitewood Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 is 29th of 226 and Whitewood Elementary - 04 is 90th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).