Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tyndall Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tyndall Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Tyndall Elementary - 04's student population of 155 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tyndall Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tyndall Elementary - 04 is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#262 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyndall Elementary - 04's ranking?
Tyndall Elementary - 04 is ranked #262 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Tyndall Elementary - 04?
155 students attend Tyndall Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tyndall Elementary - 04 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyndall Elementary - 04?
Tyndall Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tyndall Elementary - 04 offer ?
Tyndall Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tyndall Elementary - 04 part of?
Tyndall Elementary - 04 is part of Bon Homme School District 04-2.
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