Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, C C Lee 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 70-74% (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 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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C C Lee Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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C C Lee Elementary - 05's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
C C Lee Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 5% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C C Lee Elementary - 05 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is C C Lee Elementary - 05's ranking?
C C Lee Elementary - 05 is ranked #21 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are C C Lee Elementary - 05 often compared to?
C C Lee Elementary - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary - 08, Simmons Elementary - 10 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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 C C Lee Elementary - 05?
373 students attend C C Lee Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of C C Lee Elementary - 05 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C C Lee Elementary - 05?
C C Lee Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does C C Lee Elementary - 05 offer ?
C C Lee Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is C C Lee Elementary - 05 part of?
C C Lee Elementary - 05 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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