Bon Homme Pk - 08 serves 32 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bon Homme Pk - 08's student population of 32 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bon Homme Pk - 08 is 0.12, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bon Homme Pk - 08?
32 students attend Bon Homme Pk - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bon Homme Pk - 08 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bon Homme Pk - 08?
Bon Homme Pk - 08 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bon Homme Pk - 08 offer ?
Bon Homme Pk - 08 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Bon Homme Pk - 08 part of?
Bon Homme Pk - 08 is part of Bon Homme School District 04-2.
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