Lincoln Elementary - 08 vs May Overby Elementary - 09
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
May Overby Elementary - 09
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary - 08 Aberdeen, South Dakota | May Overby Elementary - 09 Aberdeen, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 226 | #128 of 226 |
| National rank | #25753 of 50,301 | #19368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 233 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •May Overby Elementary - 09 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 49.1).
- •May Overby Elementary - 09 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •May Overby Elementary - 09 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •May Overby Elementary - 09 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 60.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.7).
- •May Overby Elementary - 09 is the larger school with 327 students compared with 233.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln Elementary - 08 better than May Overby Elementary - 09?
On the Success Index (US), May Overby Elementary - 09 ranks higher (58.3 vs 49.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lincoln Elementary - 08 and May Overby Elementary - 09?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Aberdeen in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary - 08: 233. May Overby Elementary - 09: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary - 08 and May Overby Elementary - 09 rank in South Dakota?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 is 172nd of 226 and May Overby Elementary - 09 is 128th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).