BISON ELEMENTARY - 02
Bison Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bison School District 52-1 school district, located in Bison, SD with about 83 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Bison Elementary - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bison Elementary, located at 200 E Carr St in Bison, South Dakota, serves as a core educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Bison School District, the school is committed to providing foundational academic instruction within a small-town environment. Its location in the heart of Harding County reflects its role in supporting the educational needs of students in a rural setting, focusing on core curriculum standards and personal student development.
The school functions as a vital hub for the Bison community, emphasizing a close-knit atmosphere where students receive individualized attention. By utilizing its district website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, local events, and district policies. Bison Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning culture that prepares its primary-grade students for success as they progress through their educational journey in the South Dakota public school system.
For more information, contact Bison Elementary - 02 at (605) 244-5271 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
http://www.bison.k12.sd.us
BISON ELEMENTARY - 02 is a public Title I school in Bison, SD with about 83 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bison School District 52-1
- Total Students:
- 83
- Teachers:
- 9.69
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 83 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BISON ELEMENTARY - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.2%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Female
- 54.2%
- Male
- 45.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.