Enrollment
356
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aberdeen, SD
C C Lee Elementary - 05
Federal NCES profile for C C Lee Elementary - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460207000002
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C C Lee Elementary - 05 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
C C Lee Elementary - 05 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C C Lee Elementary - 05 ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Aberdeen, SD.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District 06-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460207000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C C Lee Elementary - 05 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at C C Lee Elementary - 05
C C Lee Elementary - 05 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Aberdeen, South Dakota, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 356 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Aberdeen School District 06-1 spends $9,917 per pupil, 26% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Aberdeen's elementary schools, it stands alongside Simmons Elementary - 10 (386 students): C C Lee Elementary - 05 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Aberdeen School District 06-1 also operates Central High School - 01 (1,384 students) and Holgate Middle School - 02 (497 students) alongside C C Lee Elementary - 05.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C C Lee Elementary - 05 compares
C C Lee Elementary - 05 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 63% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, C C Lee Elementary - 05 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen School District 06-1, which includes C C Lee Elementary - 05.
$9,917
Per student
-26%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 40.1%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How C C Lee Elementary - 05 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holgate Middle School - 02 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simmons Middle School - 03 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simmons Elementary - 10 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| May Overby Elementary - 09 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C C Lee Elementary - 05's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Aberdeen
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Simmons Elementary - 10
Standard public school
386 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
May Overby Elementary - 09
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
Standard public school
304 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
Standard public school
282 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C C Lee Elementary - 05
How many students attend C C Lee Elementary - 05?
C C Lee Elementary - 05 has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aberdeen, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C C Lee Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at C C Lee Elementary - 05 is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C C Lee Elementary - 05?
10.8% of students at C C Lee Elementary - 05 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C C Lee Elementary - 05?
The largest demographic group at C C Lee Elementary - 05 is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C C Lee Elementary - 05?
C C Lee Elementary - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C C Lee Elementary - 05 rank among elementary schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, C C Lee Elementary - 05 ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Aberdeen, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
Is C C Lee Elementary - 05 a good school?
C C Lee Elementary - 05 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Besides C C Lee Elementary - 05, Aberdeen School District 06-1 also operates Central High School - 01 (1,384 students), Holgate Middle School - 02 (497 students), and Simmons Middle School - 03 (464 students). See the Aberdeen School District 06-1 district page for the complete list.
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