Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is 0.68, which is more 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
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
19%
2%
Hispanic
42%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
33%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
467 students attend Buchanan K-1 Center - 18.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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