Enrollment
467
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huron, SD
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Federal NCES profile for Buchanan K-1 Center - 18, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 463548001370
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Huron · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 has class sizes larger than 70% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Huron, SD.
School address
District: Huron School District 02-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463548001370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+107% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is a higher-need, large elementary school in Huron, South Dakota, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 59.6% of students qualify for free meals, 107% above the South Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 467 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Huron's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison 2-3 Center - 19 (474 students): Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 16.9:1).
Huron School District 02-2 also operates Huron High School - 01 (852 students) and Huron Middle School - 02 (716 students) alongside Buchanan K-1 Center - 18.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 compares
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 107% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
White 33.0%
Asian 18.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huron School District 02-2, which includes Buchanan K-1 Center - 18.
$11,193
Per student
-17%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 42.5%
Federal 21.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huron Middle School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison 2-3 Center - 19 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington 4-5 Center - 20 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Our Home Asap - 12 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buchanan K-1 Center - 18's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Huron
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
Standard public school
474 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
Standard public school
453 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
Standard public school
18 students 18:1 students per teacher
Huron Colony Elementary - 13
Standard public school
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
How many students attend Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huron, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
59.6% of students at Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
The largest demographic group at Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment, in Huron, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 rank among elementary schools in Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Huron, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huron on the city page.
Is Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 a good school?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Huron School District 02-2?
Besides Buchanan K-1 Center - 18, Huron School District 02-2 also operates Huron High School - 01 (852 students), Huron Middle School - 02 (716 students), and Madison 2-3 Center - 19 (474 students). See the Huron School District 02-2 district page for the complete list.
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