Bowdle Preschool - 04 serves 12 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowdle Preschool - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bowdle Preschool - 04's student population of 12 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bowdle Preschool - 04 is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bowdle Preschool - 04?
12 students attend Bowdle Preschool - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bowdle Preschool - 04 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowdle Preschool - 04?
Bowdle Preschool - 04 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bowdle Preschool - 04 offer ?
Bowdle Preschool - 04 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Bowdle Preschool - 04 part of?
Bowdle Preschool - 04 is part of Bowdle School District 22-1.
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