Enrollment
416
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yankton, SD
Lincoln Elementary - 04
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 468043000793
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary - 04 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Yankton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary - 04 has class sizes larger than 82% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary - 04 ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Yankton, SD.
School address
District: Yankton School District 63-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468043000793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary - 04
Lincoln Elementary - 04 is a large elementary school in Yankton, South Dakota, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 416 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Yankton School District 63-3 spends $10,365 per pupil, 23% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Yankton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beadle Elementary - 03 (412 students): Lincoln Elementary - 04 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16.5:1).
Yankton School District 63-3 also operates Yankton High School - 01 (923 students) and Yankton Middle School - 02 (608 students) alongside Lincoln Elementary - 04.
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 Lincoln Elementary - 04 compares
Lincoln Elementary - 04 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▲ 7% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 82% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,365
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Lincoln Elementary - 04 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yankton School District 63-3, which includes Lincoln Elementary - 04.
$10,365
Per student
-23%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 33.2%
Federal 16.5%
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 Lincoln Elementary - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yankton Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beadle Elementary - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary - 06 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elementary - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Yankton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~416 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary - 04
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary - 04?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yankton, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary - 04 is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary - 04?
30.7% of students at Lincoln Elementary - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary - 04?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary - 04 is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Yankton, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary - 04?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lincoln Elementary - 04 rank among elementary schools in Yankton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary - 04 ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Yankton, 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 Yankton on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary - 04 a good school?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools. 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 Yankton School District 63-3?
Besides Lincoln Elementary - 04, Yankton School District 63-3 also operates Yankton High School - 01 (923 students), Yankton Middle School - 02 (608 students), and Beadle Elementary - 03 (412 students). See the Yankton School District 63-3 district page for the complete list.
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