South DakotaSchoolsDawson Colony School - 20

Dawson Colony School - 20

PublicGrades 08
Scotland, South Dakota · Bon Homme School District 04-2
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students32
Student:Teacher10.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch12%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 192
32
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
12%-23.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Dawson Colony School - 20 is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Scotland, South Dakota. The school enrolls 32 students. It is part of the Bon Homme School District 04-2 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 35% state average)
Intimate school community
32 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictBon Homme School District 04-2
County46009
CityScotland
ZIP57059
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID460740001393

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment32

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %12%
State Avg35%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)