Enrollment
35
High
DISTRICT 212 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BELLE FOURCHE SCHOOL DISTRICT 09-1·NCES 460561001277
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
1301 12th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717 · (605)723-0955 · Butte County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNALTERNATIVE SCHOOL35 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.0:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
11 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 11 | 9 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 23 | 66% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
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Where Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 35 | #145 of 173 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
35
-7 (-17%) vs 2017
-3% since 2010-11, when it was 36
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 14.0:1
% White
71%
was 76%
% Hispanic
9%
was 14%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 35 | 2.5 | 14.0:1 | 31% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 57 | 3 | 19.0:1 | 44% (25) |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 2 | 20.5:1 | 32% (13) |
| 2017-18 | 42 | 3 | 14.0:1 | 52% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 35 | 1 | 35.0:1 | 63% (22) |
| 2010-11 | 36 | N/A | N/A | 50% (18) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (42 to 35); teachers down 17% (3 to 2.5).
About Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
Among the schools in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, a small high school. A total of 35 students attend the school, which covers grades 9 through 12. Against the 225-student average for high schools in South Dakota, enrollment here is 84% lower.
Enrollment across the 5 schools in Belle Fourche School District 09-1 totals 1,274 students.
By race and ethnicity, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is 71% White. Other reported shares: 14% multiracial, 9% Hispanic, and 6% Native American. That compares with about 89% White among all Butte County residents.
Teachers at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 total 2.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 19.0:1. For comparison, high schools in South Dakota average 20.6:1. Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 31%. The average for public schools in Butte County is 44%.
In Butte County (population about 10,676), median household income is about $75,652, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is one of 8 public schools in Butte County, which together enroll about 1,504 students.
The closest public school to Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is Belle Fourche High School - 01, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, there are 4 other public schools.
NCES assigns Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 the locale Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 saw enrollment fall 17% between 2017-18 and 2023-24. By 2023-24, 9% of students were Hispanic, compared with 14% in 2017-18.
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Butte County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,676
Census ACS
Median income
$75,652
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,504 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Belle Fourche School District 09-1
- Belle Fourche Middle School - 07Middle · 414 students
- Belle Fourche High School - 01High · 389 students
- South Park Elementary - 03Elementary · 347 students
- North Park Elementary - 08Elementary · 89 students
Other schools in Belle Fourche
- Belle Fourche Middle School - 07Middle · 414 students
- Belle Fourche High School - 01High · 389 students
- South Park Elementary - 03Elementary · 347 students
- North Park Elementary - 08Elementary · 89 students
Nearby schools
- Belle Fourche High School - 010.0 mi · 389
- South Park Elementary - 030.7 mi · 347
- Belle Fourche Middle School - 071.1 mi · 414
- North Park Elementary - 081.2 mi · 89
- Creekside Elementary - 0710.8 mi · 553
- Spearfish High School - 0111.3 mi · 787
Frequently asked questions
About Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09How large is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 enrolls approximately 35 students in grades 09-12.
Is Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is approximately 19.0:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
At Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09, the student body is approximately 71% White, 9% Hispanic, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09?
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 is overseen by Belle Fourche School District 09-1 in Butte County.
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