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Bon Homme School District 04-2

South Dakota · Public School District
8
Schools
589
Students
$11,887
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
25.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bon Homme School District 04-2 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 589 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,887 is below the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dawson Colony School - 20KG–0826
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18KG–0842
Springfield Elementary - 03KG–0545
Tabor Elementary - 05KG–0537
Tyndall Elementary - 04KG–05155
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bon Homme Middle School - 0206–08110
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bon Homme High School - 0109–12136
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bon Homme PK - 08PK–PK38
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,887-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
51%
State
30.8%
Local (property tax)
50.6%
Federal
18.6%

Funding is shared between state (31%) and local sources (51%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
589
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,887, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 has 8 public schools, serving a total of 589 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bon Homme School District 04-2?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bon Homme School District 04-2 spend per student?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 spends $11,887 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bon Homme School District 04-2?
26% of students in Bon Homme School District 04-2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bon Homme School District 04-2?
No, Bon Homme School District 04-2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bon Homme School District 04-2 serve?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bon Homme School District 04-2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bon Homme School District 04-2 is 55/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.