Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Huron, South Dakota 57350 · Huron School District 02-2
#193 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota
#34935 of 50,301 nationally
About Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is a public elementary school located in Huron, in the Huron School District 02-2 school district of South Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades K–1. In 2025 it enrolled 467 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 193rd of 226 ranked elementary schools in South Dakota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 467.
There are 9 schools in Huron; Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Huron Middle School - 02
Huron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students · 1.6 km away
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
Huron · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
453 students · 1.7 km away
Huron High School - 01
Huron · Public high · Grades 9–12
852 students · 1.8 km away
Huron Virtual High School - 92
Huron · Public high · Grades 9–12
53 students · 1.8 km away
McKinley Learning Center - 05
Huron · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 2.4 km away
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
Huron · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
474 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
Cleveland Elementary - 14
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Winner Elementary - 04
Winner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Hamlin Elementary - 09
Hayti · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
Huron · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
474 students
Horizon Elementary - 09
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 a good school?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 has a Success Index (US) of 35.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #193 of 226 in South Dakota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 rank in South Dakota?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 ranks #193 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota and #34935 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 had 467 students in 2025.
Is Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 a elementary school or a high school?
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Buchanan K-1 Center - 18?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Buchanan K-1 Center - 18; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.