At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 192
71
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
21%-14.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Bison Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in Bison, South Dakota. The school enrolls 71 students. It is part of the Bison School District 52-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 35% state average)
Intimate school community
71 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictBison School District 52-1
County46105
CityBison
ZIP57620
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID460705000054
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment71
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.