Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Lincoln Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Lincoln Elementary - 04's student population of 419 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Lincoln Elementary - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary - 04 is 0.51, 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
#319 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
67%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lincoln Elementary - 04's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 is ranked #319 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary - 04?
419 students attend Lincoln Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lincoln Elementary - 04 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary - 04?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary - 04 offer ?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary - 04 part of?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 is part of Yankton School District 63-3.
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