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).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 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
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary - 08's student population of 237 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary - 08 is 0.58, 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
#155 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary - 08's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 is ranked #155 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary - 08 often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary - 08is often viewed alongside schools like C C Lee Elementary - 05, Simmons Elementary - 10 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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?
237 students attend Lincoln Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lincoln Elementary - 08 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary - 08?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary - 08 part of?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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