Enrollment
29
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 460740001328
Bon Homme Pk - 08 — Tyndall, SD
Federal NCES profile for Bon Homme Pk - 08, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bon Homme School District 04-2 · South Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
+181% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bon Homme Pk - 08 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bon Homme Pk - 08 reports 29 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 38:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 181% above the South Dakota state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 139% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 21.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% below the South Dakota average and 59% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 290 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bon Homme School District 04-2 spends $11,887 per pupil district-wide, below the South Dakota average of $16,140 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.6% from local sources (property taxes), 30.8% from the state, and 18.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bon Homme Pk - 08 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38:1 | ▲ 181% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 27% | 28.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
38:1
students per teacher
— 181% above state mean
Top 99% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,887
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Dakota avg of $16,140
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Per 290 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 29 Top 18% in South Dakota — larger than 82% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 38:1 +181% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 21.1% -27% vs state
NCES ID 460740001328
Student demographics
White 93.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.1
Students per counselor 290:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bon Homme School District 04-2, which includes Bon Homme Pk - 08.
$11,887
Per student
-26%
vs South Dakota
Avg $16,140
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.6%
State 30.8%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bon Homme Pk - 08
How many students attend Bon Homme Pk - 08?
Bon Homme Pk - 08 has 29 students enrolled. It is a other school in Tyndall, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bon Homme Pk - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Bon Homme Pk - 08 is 38:1, which is 181% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 139% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bon Homme Pk - 08?
21.1% of students at Bon Homme Pk - 08 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bon Homme Pk - 08?
The largest demographic group at Bon Homme Pk - 08 is White at 93.1%. The school serves a student body in Tyndall, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bon Homme Pk - 08?
Bon Homme Pk - 08 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.