North Park Elementary - 08 serves 88 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Park Elementary - 08's student population of 88 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Park Elementary - 08 is 0.22, 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
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
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
26%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
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 North Park Elementary - 08?
88 students attend North Park Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of North Park Elementary - 08 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Park Elementary - 08?
North Park Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Park Elementary - 08 offer ?
North Park Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Park Elementary - 08 part of?
North Park Elementary - 08 is part of Belle Fourche School District 09-1.
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