At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
432
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
37%-1.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Buchanan Elementary - 03 is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Pierre, South Dakota. The school enrolls 432 students. It is part of the Pierre School District 32-2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPierre School District 32-2
County46065
CityPierre
ZIP57501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID465526000494
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment432
White62.5%
Hispanic / Latino5.3%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races14.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
62.5%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
0.9%
Asian
2.5%
Two+
14.8%
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.