Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 vs West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
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.
Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
154 students
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–3
368 students
| Measure | Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 Colton, South Dakota | West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 Hartford, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 226 | #41 of 226 |
| National rank | #17898 of 50,301 | #7556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 154 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Colton | Hartford |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 60.5).
- •West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 16.2%).
- •Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.3).
- •West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 is the larger school with 368 students compared with 154.
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 Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 better than West Central Hartford Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 ranks higher (75.7 vs 60.5 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 Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 and West Central Hartford Elementary - 05?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Colton and Hartford in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02: 154. West Central Hartford Elementary - 05: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 and West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02 is 115th of 226 and West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 is 41st of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).