Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 serves 436 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- 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
School Overview
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
24%
2%
Hispanic
32%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
36%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
436 students attend Buchanan K-1 Center - 18.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 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
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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