Eagle Butte Primary - 02 serves 85 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Attendance Zone: Eagle Butte Primary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Eagle Butte, SD, covering approximately 1,645.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 22 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 48.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eagle Butte Primary - 02's student population of 85 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare students with the academic, spiritual, physical, cultural, and social skills needed to be productive world citizens and lifelong learners in a technological world.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eagle Butte Primary - 02 is 0.10, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
95%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)48.2%
23.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Eagle Butte Primary - 02?
85 students attend Eagle Butte Primary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Eagle Butte Primary - 02 students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eagle Butte Primary - 02?
Eagle Butte Primary - 02 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eagle Butte Primary - 02 offer ?
Eagle Butte Primary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle Butte Primary - 02 part of?
Eagle Butte Primary - 02 is part of Eagle Butte School District 20-1.
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