North Park Elementary - 08 serves 89 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 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
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Attendance Zone: North Park Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Belle Fourche school district, covering approximately 954.4 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 40.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Park Elementary - 08's student population of 89 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Park Elementary - 08 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Park Elementary - 08?
89 students attend North Park Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of North Park Elementary - 08 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Park Elementary - 08?
North Park Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Park Elementary - 08 offer ?
North Park Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Park Elementary - 08 part of?
North Park Elementary - 08 is part of Belle Fourche School District 09-1.
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