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3 schools in Otis-Bison

Kansas · 172 students · 1 city

Across the district, Otis-Bison runs 3 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 172 Kansas students (about 57 per school).

4-year change in Otis-Bison

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
172
-62 (-26%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Otis-Bison

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 206 to 154 students (down 25%) and from 21 to 22 full-time teachers (up 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High SchoolOtisHigh06-1281
Otis-Bison ElementaryOtisElementaryPK-0573
Otis Bison AcademyOtisHigh06-1218

About Otis-Bison

Otis-Bison is a thinly populated public-school district in Kansas. The district maintains 3 schools and educates approximately 172 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Otis-Bison consists of 1 elementary and 2 high schools.

On a per-school basis, Otis-Bison runs about 57 students per school, 84% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 355.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 26%: 234 students in SY 2020-21 versus 172 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Otis-Bison discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Otis-Bison run?
Otis-Bison has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 172 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Otis-Bison?
Otis-Bison includes 1 elementary school and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Otis-Bison?
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School is the largest public school in Otis-Bison by enrollment, with approximately 81 students.
What grade levels does Otis-Bison serve?
Otis-Bison serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.