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Bison Elementary - 02
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
200 E Carr St, Bison, SD 57620 · (605) 244-5271 · Part of Bison School District 52-1
Students
65
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
28%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Bison Elementary - 02
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Small classes: 7:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.3% since 2020
- Next stop for Scotch Cap kids: Bison Jr. High - 04
On the path
Where Scotch Cap kids come from and go next.
K–6Bison Elementary - 02You are here
7–8Bison Jr. High - 04in Bison
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency44.5%
State average 42.2%
Reading / language arts44.5%
State average 52.3%
Location
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200 E Carr St, Bison
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten5
Grade 16
Grade 28
Grade 313
Grade 410
Grade 57
Grade 616
Enrollment over time
75’20
67’21
67’22
71’23
65’24
Down 13.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 89%Hispanic 6%American Indian/Alaska Native 5%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.