Otis-Bison

Nestled in a rural remote setting in central Kansas, the Otis-Bison school district serves its local community from its headquarters at 301 W. Eagle Street in Otis, Kansas (67565). As an active, regular public school district operating independently of a supervisory union, Otis-Bison manages three operational schools that offer a seamless educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district’s remote location fosters a close-knit learning environment where students across all grade levels benefit from a unified community context. Families, students, and educational researchers can explore further details about district operations and programming by visiting their official website at www.usd403.org or contacting the administrative team directly at (785) 387-2201.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, Otis-Bison serves a compact student body of 172 enrolled learners, including 91 male and 81 female students spread across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school cohorts. The student population is predominantly White (151 students), alongside 13 Hispanic students, 6 multiracial students, and representation from American Indian and Black backgrounds. To support these learners, the district maintains a robust operational footprint comprising more than 83 total full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 43.5 FTE teachers, 5 instructional aides, and nearly 35 support personnel, establishing a exceptionally high staff-to-student ratio that empowers educators to provide personalized academic instruction, direct student assistance, and well-rounded developmental guidance.