North Park Elementary - 08

29 N 6th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 Stats (2025)

  • 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
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
88%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
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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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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