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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BON HOMME SCHOOL DISTRICT 04-2·NCES 460740001393

Dawson Colony School - 20

41544 Hwy 46, Scotland, SD 57059 · (605) 589-3166 · Bon Homme County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL34 STUDENTS
Enrollment
34
Elementary
DISTRICT 68 · STATE 204
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
8
Grade 1
5
Grade 2
2
Grade 3
6
Grade 4
3
Grade 5
4
Grade 6
2
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
3
Student demographics
White
34100%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 66%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1853%
Female
1647%

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Test scores

SD Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
57.9%
SD avg 50.3% . +21.5pp since 2022
Math
57.9%
SD avg 47.5% . +30.6pp since 2022
Source: SD Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About Dawson Colony School - 20

Dawson Colony School - 20 is a tiny elementary campus in Scotland, South Dakota, part of Bon Homme School District 04-2. The school enrolls 34 students in grades K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 204 students per school, that is 83% smaller than typical.

Bon Homme School District 04-2 runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 582 students. Dawson Colony School - 20 is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Dawson Colony School - 20 records that nearly all students (100%) are White. That is noticeably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 87%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Dawson Colony School - 20 lists 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 9.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.4:1, putting Dawson Colony School - 20 tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Bon Homme County indicate median household earnings sit near $64,435, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Dawson Colony School - 20 is one of 15 public schools in Bon Homme County (combined enrollment of about 1,071 students).

Tyndall Elementary - 04 is the nearest neighboring public school, about 6.4 miles from this campus. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

Dawson Colony School - 20 operates from an outlying location.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Bon Homme County at a glance

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Population
7,044
Census ACS
Median income
$64,435
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,071 students

Quick facts

School name
Dawson Colony School - 20
District
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Address
41544 Hwy 46, Scotland, SD 57059
Phone
(605) 589-3166
County
Bon Homme County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
460740001393
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Dawson Colony School - 20
How large is Dawson Colony School - 20?
Dawson Colony School - 20 enrolls approximately 34 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Dawson Colony School - 20 serve?
Dawson Colony School - 20 serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson Colony School - 20?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dawson Colony School - 20 is approximately 9.9:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dawson Colony School - 20?
At Dawson Colony School - 20, the student body is approximately 100% White.
Is Dawson Colony School - 20 public or private?
Dawson Colony School - 20 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Bon Homme School District 04-2.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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