How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buchanan Elementary - 03 | T F Riggs High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pierre, SD | Pierre, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 432 | 855 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.5% | 14.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buchanan Elementary - 03 | T F Riggs High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,313 | $11,313 |
| District | Pierre School District 32-2 | Pierre School District 32-2 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buchanan Elementary - 03 | T F Riggs High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.5% | 69.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13.9% | 11.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 14.8% | 11.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buchanan Elementary - 03 | T F Riggs High School - 01 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 5 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 432:1 | 285:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.8% | 37.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 235 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.