Bison Elementary - 02

Bison School District 52-1
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
67 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
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.
67
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    65 (97.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bison School District 52-1
Phone: (605)244-5271
Website: http://www.bison.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 7
Gender Ratio