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#432 of 574 schools in SD
Based on limited data
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Elementary School · Huron School District 02-2 · Huron, SD
A Huron School District 02-2 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
PO Box 949, Huron, SD 57350
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on SD statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,805/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huron), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,351
Median home value
$180,400
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| James Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Huron Colony Elementary - 13Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 17 | Compare → |
| Riverside Colony Elementary - 15Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Huron School District 02-2
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,036NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is listed in Huron School District 02-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is a public elementary school in Huron, SD, part of Huron School District 02-2, serving approximately 429 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 574 schools in SD. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
What grades does Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 serve?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 rank in SD?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 ranks #432 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Buchanan K-1 Center - 18's MySchoolScout rating?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 a charter school?
No, Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 a Title I school?
No, Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
71.3% of students at Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Beadle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (605) 353-7875
- Area population (ZIP 57350)
- 16,148
- Area average commute
- 12.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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