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#417 of 574 schools in SD

Lincoln Elementary - 08

Elementary School · Aberdeen School District 06-1 · Aberdeen, SD

An Aberdeen School District 06-1 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

414 S 10th St, Aberdeen, SD 57401

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
District spending per student$10,673
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Lincoln Elementary - 08 score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Elementary - 08 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,678/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aberdeen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,183

Median home value

$216,300

Median rent

$787/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

62.1%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–120.9 mi18Compare →
Montessori School of AberdeenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi4Compare →
Simmons Elementary - 10Enrollment path unverified3.9K–51.0 mi416Compare →
Roncalli Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–61.1 mi266Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Aberdeen School District 06-1

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$10,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elementary - 08 is listed in Aberdeen School District 06-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elementary - 08

Lincoln Elementary - 08 is a public elementary school in Aberdeen, SD, part of Aberdeen School District 06-1, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elementary - 08

What grades does Lincoln Elementary - 08 serve?

Lincoln Elementary - 08 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary - 08?

Lincoln Elementary - 08 has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary - 08?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary - 08 is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Elementary - 08 rank in SD?

Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks #417 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Lincoln Elementary - 08's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary - 08 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lincoln Elementary - 08?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary - 08 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lincoln Elementary - 08 a charter school?

No, Lincoln Elementary - 08 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln Elementary - 08 a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Elementary - 08 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elementary - 08?

52.3% of students at Lincoln Elementary - 08 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
Area population (ZIP 57401)
32,064
Area average commute
12 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57401; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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