Bon Homme School District 04-2

1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Bon Homme School District 04-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 580 students in Bon Homme School District 04-2. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Bon Homme School District 04-2 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
580 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Bon Homme School District 04-2, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#31 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bon Homme School District 04-2, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bon Homme School District 04-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bon Homme School District 04-2 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.
50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bon Homme School District 04-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bon Homme School District 04-2 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
540 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
93%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
32
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
68
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,843 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,038 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bon Homme School District 04-2 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bon Homme School District 04-2 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,843
$13,121
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bon Homme School District 04-2 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,038
$12,623
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bon Homme School District 04-2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bon Homme School District 04-2 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1008 Walnut St
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Bon Homme High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Tyndall Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #55.
Dawson Colony School - 20
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31232 The Colony Rd
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bon Homme Pk - 08
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Grades: PK
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 manages 7 public schools serving 580 students.
What is the rank of Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 is ranked #30 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bon Homme School District 04-2?
93% of Bon Homme School District 04-2 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bon Homme School District 04-2?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Bon Homme School District 04-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,038 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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