Enrollment
233
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, SD
Lincoln Elementary - 08
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary - 08, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460207000007
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary - 08 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary - 08 has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Aberdeen, SD.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District 06-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460207000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary - 08 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary - 08
Lincoln Elementary - 08 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Aberdeen, South Dakota, enrolling 233 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Lincoln Elementary - 08 is leaner than roughly 89% of South Dakota schools and 41% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 233 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 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 public schools, it stands alongside Sdsbvi Elementary - 01 (10 students): Lincoln Elementary - 08 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (8:1 vs 1.3:1).
Aberdeen School District 06-1 also operates Central High School - 01 (1,384 students) and Holgate Middle School - 02 (497 students) alongside Lincoln Elementary - 08.
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 - 08 compares
Lincoln Elementary - 08 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 44% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 11% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Lincoln Elementary - 08 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 Lincoln Elementary - 08.
$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 Lincoln Elementary - 08 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holgate Middle School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simmons Middle School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simmons Elementary - 10 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C C Lee Elementary - 05 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elementary - 08'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
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Aberdeen
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~233 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary - 08
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary - 08?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary - 08 is 8:1, which is 41% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary - 08?
41.4% of students at Lincoln Elementary - 08 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary - 08?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary - 08 is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary - 08?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 - 08 rank among schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary - 08 a good school?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Besides Lincoln Elementary - 08, 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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