Enrollment
34
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 460740001393
Dawson Colony School - 20 — Scotland, SD
Federal NCES profile for Dawson Colony School - 20, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dawson Colony School - 20 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dawson Colony School - 20 reports 34 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the South Dakota state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 680 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 2.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Dawson Colony School - 20 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 21% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 14% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
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 680 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 34 Top 21% in South Dakota — larger than 79% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 460740001393
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.1
Students per counselor 680:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 2.9%
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 Dawson Colony School - 20.
$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
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dawson Colony School - 20
How many students attend Dawson Colony School - 20?
Dawson Colony School - 20 has 34 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Scotland, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson Colony School - 20?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson Colony School - 20 is 8.7:1, which is 36% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawson Colony School - 20?
The largest demographic group at Dawson Colony School - 20 is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Scotland, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawson Colony School - 20?
Dawson Colony School - 20 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.