Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Simmons Elementary - 10 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Simmons Elementary - 10's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Simmons Elementary - 10 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 Simmons Elementary - 10 is 0.46, 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
#459 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
72%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Golden Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Simmons Elementary - 10's ranking?
Simmons Elementary - 10 is ranked #459 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Simmons Elementary - 10 often compared to?
Simmons Elementary - 10is often viewed alongside schools like C C Lee Elementary - 05, Lincoln Elementary - 08 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Simmons Elementary - 10?
416 students attend Simmons Elementary - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Simmons Elementary - 10 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Simmons Elementary - 10?
Simmons Elementary - 10 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Simmons Elementary - 10 offer ?
Simmons Elementary - 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Simmons Elementary - 10 part of?
Simmons Elementary - 10 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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