At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
65
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
28%-10.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.2:1
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 65 students. It is part of the Bison School District 52-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
7.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
65 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 Enrollment65
White89.2%
Hispanic / Latino6.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
89.2%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.