At a glance
Reported students
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
1.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota elementary enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 316 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
9.5
SDSBVI Elementary - 01: 10 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
1.2:1 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
- 28
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.5:1
What the reported data says about SDSBVI Elementary - 01
SDSBVI Elementary - 01 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Aberdeen. It is one of 2 current school records connected to SD Sch for the Blind & Visually Impaired. NCES reports 10 students for 2024–25.
Among 316 elementary schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 149.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 1.2:1, below 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 (70%) and multiracial (20%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking SDSBVI Elementary - 01
- 1How do the reported 1.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White70%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial20%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 SD Sch for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near SDSBVI Elementary - 01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Overby Elementary - 09 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 327 | under 0.1 mi |
| Simmons Elementary - 10 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 386 | 0.7 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary - 08 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | PK–05 | 233 | 1.4 mi |
| O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 304 | 1.6 mi |
| Mike Miller Elementary - 07 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 282 | 1.8 mi |
| C C Lee Elementary - 05 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 356 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about SDSBVI Elementary - 01
What grades does SDSBVI Elementary - 01 serve?
SDSBVI Elementary - 01 reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in SD Sch for the Blind & Visually Impaired.
How many students attend SDSBVI Elementary - 01?
SDSBVI Elementary - 01 reported 10 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 316 South Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 28 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at SDSBVI Elementary - 01?
The calculated ratio is 1.2:1, based on 10 students and 8.42 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 SDSBVI Elementary - 01 a public, charter, or magnet school?
SDSBVI Elementary - 01 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on SD Sch for the Blind & Visually Impaired attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of SDSBVI Elementary - 01 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30% 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 SDSBVI Elementary - 01 in?
SDSBVI Elementary - 01 is part of SD Sch for the Blind & Visually Impaired, based in Aberdeen, SD, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near SDSBVI Elementary - 01?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include May Overby Elementary - 09 (under 0.1 mi), Simmons Elementary - 10 (0.7 mi), Lincoln Elementary - 08 (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.