Otis-bison Elementary

Otis-bison Elementary is a public elementary school in Otis, KS, part of the Otis-Bison. The school serves approximately 91 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 93rd percentile among KS schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 48% proficiency in math and 51% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $57,500, where 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 91 students, Otis-bison Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Otis-bison Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.