At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
40
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
43%+4.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Bowdle Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Bowdle, South Dakota. The school enrolls 40 students. It is part of the Bowdle School District 22-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
5.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
40 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBowdle School District 22-1
County46045
CityBowdle
ZIP57428
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID460780000068
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment40
White85.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
85.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
7.5%
Two+
2.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.