Enrollment
327
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aberdeen, SD
May Overby Elementary - 09
Federal NCES profile for May Overby Elementary - 09, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460207000008
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
May Overby Elementary - 09 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
May Overby Elementary - 09 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, May Overby Elementary - 09 ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Aberdeen, SD.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District 06-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460207000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How May Overby Elementary - 09 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at May Overby Elementary - 09
May Overby Elementary - 09 is a mid-sized elementary school in Aberdeen, South Dakota, enrolling 327 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 327 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 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Simmons Elementary - 10 (386 students): May Overby Elementary - 09 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 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 May Overby Elementary - 09.
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 May Overby Elementary - 09 compares
May Overby Elementary - 09 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▲ 22% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Asian 5.8%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, May Overby Elementary - 09 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 May Overby Elementary - 09.
$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 May Overby Elementary - 09 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simmons Elementary - 10 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C C Lee Elementary - 05 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to May Overby Elementary - 09'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 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
C C Lee Elementary - 05
Standard public school
356 students 14.8:1 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 (~327 students)
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Frequently asked questions about May Overby Elementary - 09
How many students attend May Overby Elementary - 09?
May Overby Elementary - 09 has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aberdeen, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at May Overby Elementary - 09?
The student-teacher ratio at May Overby Elementary - 09 is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 May Overby Elementary - 09?
35.0% of students at May Overby Elementary - 09 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of May Overby Elementary - 09?
The largest demographic group at May Overby Elementary - 09 is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for May Overby Elementary - 09?
May Overby Elementary - 09 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 May Overby Elementary - 09 rank among elementary schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, May Overby Elementary - 09 ranks #5 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 May Overby Elementary - 09 a good school?
May Overby Elementary - 09 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 May Overby Elementary - 09, 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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