Simmons Elementary - 10 vs. Lincoln Elementary - 08
Should you attend Simmons Elementary - 10 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
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Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 416 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 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower 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 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 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).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
416 students
237 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#490 out of 636 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#363 out of 636 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
36
Grade 1 Students
72
47
Grade 2 Students
67
33
Grade 3 Students
53
42
Grade 4 Students
73
38
Grade 5 Students
77
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
8%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
72%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
16%
