C+
Average
67/100

Lincoln Elementary - 04

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 815 Locust St, Yankton, SD 57078
Overall
C+
67/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 42nd percentile in South Dakota
Growth
B
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 60th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

67
Repit Score
out of 100
419
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%42/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%60/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in South Dakota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+4 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+4 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading +2 pts, math -5 pts52nd percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading +12 pts, math +11 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 815 Locust St
City Yankton
ZIP Code 57078
District 4680430
NCES School ID 468043000793
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57078

Understanding the community around Lincoln Elementary - 04 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,326
Per Capita Income $36,995
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%
High School or Higher 93.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $198,600
Median Rent $760
Owner-Occupied 67.9%
Renter-Occupied 32.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lincoln Elementary - 04.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.3%
Hispanic/Latino 17.9%
Two or More Races 9.3%
American Indian 4.5%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 419
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lincoln Elementary - 04?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 has a Repit School Score of 67 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary - 04?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 has 419 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary - 04 serve?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lincoln Elementary - 04 receive per student?
Lincoln Elementary - 04 receives $11,043 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lincoln Elementary - 04 in 57078 ▼
Avg Home Value
$278,504
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,050
1-Year Change
+3.0%
% Renters
32.1%

Other Schools in 57078

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026