HUTTERISCHE COLONY ELEMENTARY - 18

Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bon Homme School District 04-2 school district, located in Tabor, SD with about 51 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hutterische Colony Elementary is a unique public educational facility located in Tabor, South Dakota, operating under the Bon Homme School District 04-2. Situated within a Hutterite colony, the school is specifically designed to provide localized, culturally sensitive instruction for the children residing within that community. As part of the broader district, it follows the state-mandated curriculum while functioning in an environment that bridges public education standards with the specific lifestyle and values of the Hutterite colony.

Because of its location and mission, the school functions as a smaller, close-knit learning environment focused on delivering core academic subjects. It serves as an essential hub for students within the colony, ensuring they receive a formal education that fulfills South Dakota state requirements while respecting the community's insular traditions. For more detailed information regarding their specific programming or district resources, you can visit the Bon Homme School District website at http://www.bonhomme.k12.sd.us.

For more information, contact Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18 at (605) 589-3388 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.