Excellent
#18 of 574 schools in SD
Top 3% in state
Springfield Elementary - 03
Elementary School · Bon Homme School District 04-2 · Springfield, SD
A Bon Homme School District 04-2 elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 548, Springfield, SD 57062
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Springfield Elementary - 03 score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Springfield Elementary - 03 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low57/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,295
Median home value
$160,400
Median rent
$767/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isanti Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Dawson Colony School - 20Enrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–8 | Not available | 32 | Compare → |
| Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18Enrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | Not available | 33 | Compare → |
| Tyndall Elementary - 04Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | Not available | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bon Homme School District 04-2
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Springfield Elementary - 03 is listed in Bon Homme School District 04-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield Elementary - 03
Springfield Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Springfield, SD, part of Bon Homme School District 04-2, serving approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield Elementary - 03
What grades does Springfield Elementary - 03 serve?
Springfield Elementary - 03 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Springfield Elementary - 03?
Springfield Elementary - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary - 03 is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield Elementary - 03 rank in SD?
Springfield Elementary - 03 ranks #18 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Springfield Elementary - 03's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Springfield Elementary - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Elementary - 03 has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Springfield Elementary - 03 a charter school?
No, Springfield Elementary - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Springfield Elementary - 03 a Title I school?
No, Springfield Elementary - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springfield Elementary - 03?
35.4% of students at Springfield Elementary - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bon Homme County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (605) 369-2282
- Area population (ZIP 57062)
- 2,531
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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