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Bon Homme School District 04-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 417 students in Bon Homme School District 04-2. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in South Dakota.
Public Elementary Schools in Bon Homme School District 04-2 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
497 Schools
# Students
582 Students
101,366 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
7,461 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bon Homme School District 04-2, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.56
% American Indian
2%
16%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
92%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,802 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,000 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,802
$13,047
Spending / Student
$11,000
$12,552
Best Bon Homme School District 04-2 Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 Walnut St
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Tyndall Elementary - 04
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Dawson Colony School - 20
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31232 The Colony Rd
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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