May Overby Elementary - 09 vs. Lincoln Elementary - 08
Should you attend May Overby Elementary - 09 or Lincoln Elementary - 08? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
n/a
Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 353 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 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
353 students
237 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#155 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
36
Grade 1 Students
70
47
Grade 2 Students
55
33
Grade 3 Students
60
42
Grade 4 Students
53
38
Grade 5 Students
57
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
9%
8%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
58%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%