Avon School District 04-1

210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 227 students in Avon School District 04-1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Avon School District 04-1 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
728 Schools
# Students
227 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Avon School District 04-1, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#49 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
53%
42%
50-54%
51%
40-44%
42%
(21-22)
≥80%
82%
(2022-23)
4.7%
22.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.53
% American Indian
6%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
84%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,753 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,079 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,753
$13,047
Spending / Student
$15,079
$12,552

Best Avon School District 04-1 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Avon Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: K-4 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Avon High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Avon Middle School - 05
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Avon Preschool - 06
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 manages 4 public schools serving 227 students.
What is the rank of Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 is ranked #51 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Avon School District 04-1?
84% of Avon School District 04-1 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Avon School District 04-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,079 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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