Lincoln Elementary - 08 vs Simmons Elementary - 10
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.5 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
Simmons Elementary - 10
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary - 08 Aberdeen, South Dakota | Simmons Elementary - 10 Aberdeen, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 226 | #164 of 226 |
| National rank | #25753 of 50,301 | #24781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 233 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simmons Elementary - 10 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 49.1).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 08 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Simmons Elementary - 10 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Simmons Elementary - 10 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 60.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary - 08 does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.9).
- •Simmons Elementary - 10 is the larger school with 386 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 Simmons Elementary - 10?
On the Success Index (US), Simmons Elementary - 10 ranks higher (50.6 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 Simmons Elementary - 10?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Aberdeen in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary - 08: 233. Simmons Elementary - 10: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary - 08 and Simmons Elementary - 10 rank in South Dakota?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 is 172nd of 226 and Simmons Elementary - 10 is 164th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).