Bowdle Elementary - 02

Bowdle School District 22-1
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
46 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Bowdle Elementary, located at 3083 2nd Ave in Bowdle, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Bowdle School District, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the needs of its young students. By emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development, the school strives to prepare children for their future educational endeavors while maintaining the close-knit, personalized atmosphere characteristic of a rural South Dakota community.

The school operates with a focus on student-centered instruction and community involvement, leveraging its position within the district to provide essential resources and extracurricular opportunities. Through its official website, http://www.bowdle.k12.sd.us, families can stay informed about district-wide events, academic calendars, and school policies. Bowdle Elementary remains committed to maintaining high standards of education, ensuring that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed in a changing world.
46
Total Students
7.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    39 (84.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (8.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bowdle School District 22-1
Phone: (605)285-6590
Website: http://www.bowdle.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 10
Gender Ratio