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Springfield Elementary - 03

1008 Walnut St, Springfield, SD 57062Bon Homme School District 04-2 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
45
Students
Total enrolled
$11,887
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 32% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 45 students in grades KG–05 in Springfield, South Dakota.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,887 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Springfield Elementary - 03 is a small elementary in Springfield, South Dakota, serving grades KG–05 with 45 students. The district invests $11,887 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Springfield Elementary - 03

45
Total Students
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution18 male · 27 female
40%
60%
Male 40%Female 60%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 15 students
Student Composition
87%
13%
White87%
Multiracial13%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 460740000061

Academic Outcomes at Springfield Elementary - 03

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57062

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,887Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,887
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,230
Student Support$2,259
Administration$1,426
Operations$1,783
Other$1,189
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,887 spent per student, an estimated $5,266 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
51%
State government
30.8%
Local (property tax)
50.6%
Federal programs
18.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Tyndall Elementary - 04Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18Tabor Elementary - 05Dawson Colony School - 20
↓
Middle
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
↓
High School
Bon Homme High School - 01
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyBon Homme County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBon Homme School District 04-2 →
Phone: (605)369-2282
NCES ID: 460740000061
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Springfield seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Bon Homme School District 04-2
Elem
Tyndall Elementary - 04
155 students · KG–05
● 55 opp28% FRL
High
Bon Homme High School - 01
136 students · 09–12
● 55 opp24% FRL
Mid
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
110 students · 06–08
● 55 opp24% FRL
Elem
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
42 students · KG–08
● 55 opp7% FRL
Other
Bon Homme PK - 08
38 students · PK–PK
● 55 opp32% FRL
Elem
Tabor Elementary - 05
37 students · KG–05
● 55 opp43% FRL
Elem
Dawson Colony School - 20
26 students · KG–08
● 55 opp12% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1008 Walnut St, Springfield, SD 57062
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.