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Bon Homme School District 04-2

1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 402 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
495 Schools
# Students
580 Students
100,764 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
7,485 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

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.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#26 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
57%
42%
57%
51%
50-54%
42%
(21-22)
60-79%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.55
% American Indian
1%
17%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
93%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,843 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,038 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,843
$13,146
Spending / Student
$11,038
$12,647

Best Bon Homme School District 04-2 ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1008 Walnut St
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Tyndall Elementary - 04
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Dawson Colony School - 20
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31232 The Colony Rd
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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