Bowdle Elementary - 02

3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 46 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowdle Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (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 7:1 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 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bowdle Elementary - 02's student population of 46 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
46 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowdle Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 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 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#136 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-59%
42%
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50-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bowdle Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bowdle Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
14%
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
85%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
6%
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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 #136 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% 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?
46 students attend Bowdle Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bowdle Elementary - 02 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowdle Elementary - 02?
Bowdle Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 7:1, 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
What school district is Bowdle Elementary - 02 part of?
Bowdle Elementary - 02 is part of Bowdle School District 22-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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