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)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Attendance Zone: Eagle Butte Primary serves the entire district in Eagle Butte, SD, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,645.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 48.9 miles away.
- 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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