For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 231 students in Avon School District 04-1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Avon School District 04-1 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
231 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Avon School District 04-1, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.53
% American Indian
7%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
83%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,463 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,818 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,463
$13,146
Spending / Student
$14,818
$12,647
Best Avon School District 04-1 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Avon Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: K-4 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Avon High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Avon Middle School - 05
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 manages 4 public schools serving 231 students.
What is the rank of Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 is ranked #50 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Avon School District 04-1?
83% of Avon School District 04-1 students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avon School District 04-1?
Avon School District 04-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Avon School District 04-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,818 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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