Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lincoln Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 338 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Lincoln Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 5% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary - 05 is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lincoln Elementary - 05 is ranked #15 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary - 05?
338 students attend Lincoln Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lincoln Elementary - 05 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary - 05?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary - 05 offer ?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary - 05 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 338 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
