- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
C C Lee Elementary - 05 held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 460207000002 · Aberdeen, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.8:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School - 01 (1,384 students)
C C Lee Elementary - 05 held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
C C Lee Elementary - 05 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School - 01
1,384 students
- Holgate Middle 497
Holgate Middle School - 02
497 students
- Simmons Middle 464
Simmons Middle School - 03
464 students
- Simmons Elemen 386
Simmons Elementary - 10
386 students
- This school 356
C C Lee Elementary - 05
356 students
- May Overby Ele 327
May Overby Elementary - 09
327 students
What this shows C C Lee Elementary - 05 reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How C C Lee Elementary - 05 compares
C C Lee Elementary - 05 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
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.
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
District finance for Aberdeen School District 06-1 reports $10,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.