Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary - 08's student population of 281 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary - 08 is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
61%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary - 08's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 is ranked #363 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary - 08?
281 students attend Lincoln Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lincoln Elementary - 08 students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary - 08?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary - 08 offer ?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary - 08 part of?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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