Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Simmons Elementary - 10 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Simmons Elementary - 10's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Simmons Elementary - 10 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 Simmons Elementary - 10 is 0.45, which is less 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
#490 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
73%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
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 Simmons Elementary - 10's ranking?
Simmons Elementary - 10 is ranked #490 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Simmons Elementary - 10?
377 students attend Simmons Elementary - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Simmons Elementary - 10 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simmons Elementary - 10?
Simmons Elementary - 10 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Simmons Elementary - 10 offer ?
Simmons Elementary - 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Simmons Elementary - 10 part of?
Simmons Elementary - 10 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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