Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18

www.bonhomme.k12.sd.us

30 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

3.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
Demographic	Student Count
White	30

White
30 (100.0%)

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:	Bon Homme School District 04-2
Phone:	(605)589-3389
Website:	http://www.bonhomme.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 4

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 4