Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 serves 429 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18's student population of 429 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
18%
2%
Hispanic
43%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
34%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
429 students attend Buchanan K-1 Center - 18.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 offer ?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 part of?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is part of Huron School District 02-2.
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