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3 schools in Bison School District 52-1

South Dakota · 135 students · 1 city

For a South Dakota district, Bison School District 52-1 runs a compact public-school system: 3 campuses and roughly 135 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Bison School District 52-1

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
135
-17 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 88%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Bison Elementary - 02BisonElementaryKG-0665
Bison High School - 01BisonHigh09-1252
Bison Jr. High - 04BisonMiddle07-0818

About Bison School District 52-1

Bison School District 52-1 administers 3 public schools across South Dakota, collectively instructing roughly 135 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Bison School District 52-1 consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 45 in this district, below the South Dakota typical of 208.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Bison School District 52-1 has contracted 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 152 students to 135. Demographically, the Asian share of enrollment fell from 4% to 0%.

On allk12, the community for Bison School District 52-1 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Bison School District 52-1?
Bison School District 52-1 operates 3 public K-12 schools in South Dakota, serving approximately 135 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Bison School District 52-1?
Bison School District 52-1 includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Bison School District 52-1?
Bison Elementary - 02 is the largest public school in Bison School District 52-1 by enrollment, with approximately 65 students.
What grade levels does Bison School District 52-1 serve?
Bison School District 52-1 schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 3 campuses.