Serving 38 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 5:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 38 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
38 students attend Bowdle Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bowdle Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowdle Elementary - 02?
Bowdle Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 5:1, 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?
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 38 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
