Serving 40 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowdle Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowdle Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Bowdle, SD, covering an area of approximately 275.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 10.4 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest reach of 15.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowdle Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bowdle Elementary - 02's student population of 40 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowdle Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowdle Elementary - 02 is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdle Elementary - 02's ranking?
Bowdle Elementary - 02 is ranked #81 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bowdle Elementary - 02?
40 students attend Bowdle Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bowdle Elementary - 02 students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowdle Elementary - 02?
Bowdle Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bowdle Elementary - 02 offer ?
Bowdle Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowdle Elementary - 02 part of?
Bowdle Elementary - 02 is part of Bowdle School District 22-1.
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