Public schools in Eagle Butte, SD
6 open public schools with an address in Eagle Butte, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
380
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
1.2:1
South Dakota median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Eagle Butte public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Eagle Butte, SD: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 380 students, an average of 63 per school. The largest campus is Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 (281 students).
Every listed school belongs to Eagle Butte School District 20-1. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 1.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 12.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Eagle Butte
Elementary schools in Eagle Butte
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Butte Primary - 02 Eagle Butte School District 20-1 | KG–02 | 85 | 17:1 | |
| Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 Eagle Butte School District 20-1 | 03–06 | 281 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Eagle Butte
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.A.G.L.E. Center - 09 Eagle Butte School District 20-1 · Alternative School | 05–08 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 Eagle Butte School District 20-1 | 07–08 | 5 | 1.2:1 |
High schools in Eagle Butte
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07 Eagle Butte School District 20-1 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 3 | 1.2:1 | |
| Eagle Butte High School - 01 Eagle Butte School District 20-1 | 09–12 | 6 | 0.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black0%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native94.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Eagle Butte schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (380 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Eagle Butte
How many public schools are in Eagle Butte, SD?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Eagle Butte: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 380 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Eagle Butte?
All listed public schools with an address in Eagle Butte belong to Eagle Butte School District 20-1. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Eagle Butte?
Eagle Butte High School - 01 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Eagle Butte, with 6 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Eagle Butte?
No school with an address in Eagle Butte is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Dakota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Eagle Butte schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Eagle Butte public schools is 1.2:1, lower than the South Dakota school median of 12.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Eagle Butte guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Dakota cities