Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, May Overby Elementary - 09 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 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: May Overby Elementary serves the southeast part of Aberdeen, SD, encompassing an area of approximately 6.9 square miles, with most families living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of about 2 miles to the school from the zone's edge, reaching up to 3.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
May Overby Elementary - 09's student population of 327 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
May Overby Elementary - 09 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of May Overby Elementary - 09 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
4%
3%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is May Overby Elementary - 09's ranking?
May Overby Elementary - 09 is ranked #435 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are May Overby Elementary - 09 often compared to?
May Overby Elementary - 09is often viewed alongside schools like C C Lee Elementary - 05, Lincoln Elementary - 08 by visitors of our site.
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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend May Overby Elementary - 09?
327 students attend May Overby Elementary - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of May Overby Elementary - 09 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of May Overby Elementary - 09?
May Overby Elementary - 09 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does May Overby Elementary - 09 offer ?
May Overby Elementary - 09 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is May Overby Elementary - 09 part of?
May Overby Elementary - 09 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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