How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bison School District 52-1 | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bison, South Dakota | Brandon, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 134 | 4,948 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bison School District 52-1 | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,044 | $9,822 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.9% | 13.1% |
| State Revenue | 19.3% | 41.0% |
| Local Revenue | 61.9% | 45.9% |
Bison School District 52-1
Federal State Local
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bison School District 52-1 | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.3% | 80.9% |
| African American | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.7% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.9% | 7.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bison School District 52-1 | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 134.4:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.2% | 9.6% |
School Types
Bison School District 52-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.