Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bison Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bison Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bison, SD, covering approximately 1,333.9 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 19.6 miles, with the furthest edge located 41.1 miles away, typically resulting in a 20-30 minute drive for families within the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bison Elementary - 02's student population of 65 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bison Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bison Elementary - 02 is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bison Elementary - 02's ranking?
Bison Elementary - 02 is ranked #362 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bison Elementary - 02?
65 students attend Bison Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bison Elementary - 02 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bison Elementary - 02?
Bison Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bison Elementary - 02 offer ?
Bison Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bison Elementary - 02 part of?
Bison Elementary - 02 is part of Bison School District 52-1.
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