- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aberdeen, SD
Simmons Elementary - 10
Federal NCES profile for Simmons Elementary - 10, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460207000010
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simmons Elementary - 10 earns 51/100 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.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Simmons Elementary - 10 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Elementary - 10 ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Aberdeen, SD.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District 06-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460207000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Simmons Elementary - 10 grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 460207000010 · Aberdeen, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 13.8:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School - 01 (1,384 students)
Simmons Elementary - 10 grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Simmons Elementary - 10 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
- This school 386
Simmons Elementary - 10
386 students
- C C Lee Elemen 356
C C Lee Elementary - 05
356 students
- May Overby Ele 327
May Overby Elementary - 09
327 students
What this shows Simmons Elementary - 10 reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simmons Elementary - 10 compares
Simmons Elementary - 10 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▲ 2% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Simmons Elementary - 10 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 Simmons Elementary - 10 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simmons Middle School - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C C Lee Elementary - 05 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| May Overby Elementary - 09 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simmons Elementary - 10'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
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
C C Lee Elementary - 05
Standard public school
356 students 14.8:1 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simmons Elementary - 10
How many students attend Simmons Elementary - 10?
Simmons Elementary - 10 has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aberdeen, SD. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Elementary - 10?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons Elementary - 10 is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simmons Elementary - 10?
29.4% of students at Simmons Elementary - 10 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simmons Elementary - 10?
The largest demographic group at Simmons Elementary - 10 is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simmons Elementary - 10?
Simmons Elementary - 10 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Simmons Elementary - 10 rank among elementary schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Elementary - 10 ranks #1 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 Simmons Elementary - 10, 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.