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
کلیدي حقایق
SectorPublic
د ښوونځي ډول ډول—
د کچې کچهElementary
Grade Span0–6
ولسوالۍ Bison School District 52-1
County46105
د ښار د ښار په اړهBison
ZIP57620
چارټر ښوونځی No
د مقناطیس ښوونځيNo
د لومړي سرلیک INo
NCES School ID460705000054
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment71
White97.0%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %21%
State Avg35%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)