At a glance
Reported students
304
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 316 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
356
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11: 304 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 320
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Aberdeen. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Aberdeen School District 06-1. NCES reports 304 students for 2024–25.
Among 316 elementary schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 149.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the South Dakota median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.8%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.2%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black2.6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
Elementary · Grades KG–05
282 reported students
May Overby Elementary - 09
Elementary · Grades KG–05
327 reported students
C C Lee Elementary - 05
Elementary · Grades KG–05
356 reported students
Lincoln Elementary - 08
Elementary · Grades PK–05
233 reported students
Simmons Elementary - 10
Elementary · Grades KG–05
386 reported students
Simmons Middle School - 03
Middle · Grades 06–08
464 reported students
Public schools near O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C C Lee Elementary - 05 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 356 | 0.8 mi |
| Mike Miller Elementary - 07 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 282 | 1.6 mi |
| SDSBVI Elementary - 01 Elementary · SD Sch for the Blind & Visually Impaired | PK–08 | 10 | 1.6 mi |
| May Overby Elementary - 09 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 327 | 1.6 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary - 08 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | PK–05 | 233 | 1.7 mi |
| Simmons Elementary - 10 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 386 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
What grades does O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 serve?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Aberdeen School District 06-1.
How many students attend O M Tiffany Elementary - 11?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 reported 304 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 316 South Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 320 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at O M Tiffany Elementary - 11?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 304 students and 23.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 a public, charter, or magnet school?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Aberdeen School District 06-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 in?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1, based in Aberdeen, SD, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near O M Tiffany Elementary - 11?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include C C Lee Elementary - 05 (0.8 mi), Mike Miller Elementary - 07 (1.6 mi), SDSBVI Elementary - 01 (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.