Eagle Butte Primary - 02 serves 71 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eagle Butte Primary - 02's student population of 71 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare students with the academic, spiritual, physical, cultural, and social skills needed to be productive world citizens and lifelong learners in a technological world.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eagle Butte Primary - 02 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
90%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Eagle Butte Primary - 02?
71 students attend Eagle Butte Primary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Eagle Butte Primary - 02 students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eagle Butte Primary - 02?
Eagle Butte Primary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eagle Butte Primary - 02 offer ?
Eagle Butte Primary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle Butte Primary - 02 part of?
Eagle Butte Primary - 02 is part of Eagle Butte School District 20-1.
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