May Overby Elementary - 09

www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us

357 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

May Overby Elementary is a public school located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, serving students as part of the Aberdeen School District. Situated at 612 14th Ave SE, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Aberdeen School District, which focuses on providing rigorous educational opportunities and preparing students for future success. Through a combination of core curriculum, extracurricular activities, and a focus on social-emotional learning, May Overby Elementary aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Parents and community members can stay updated on school news, district initiatives, and academic calendars by visiting the official district website at www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us.

357

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for May Overby Elementary - 09
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	43
Black	11
Asian	25
Two or More	31
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	3

White
215 (60.2 %)
Hispanic
43 (12.0 %)
Two or More
31 (8.7 %)
American Indian
29 (8.1 %)
Asian
25 (7.0 %)
Black
11 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aberdeen School District 06-1
Phone:	(605)725-7300
Website:	http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 59