Enrollment
386
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simmons Elementary - 10 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simmons Elementary - 10
Simmons Elementary - 10 is a mid-sized elementary school in Aberdeen, South Dakota, enrolling 386 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 386 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 C C Lee Elementary - 05 (356 students): Simmons Elementary - 10 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
Aberdeen School District 06-1 also operates Central High School - 01 (1,384 students) and Holgate Middle School - 02 (497 students) alongside Simmons Elementary - 10.
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 Simmons Elementary - 10 compares
Simmons Elementary - 10 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen School District 06-1, which includes Simmons Elementary - 10.
$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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~386 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Simmons Elementary - 10 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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