Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

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Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is an elementary school located in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving 357 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Rapid City Area School District 51-4, which is ranked 99 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of South Dakota elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages, often by 20-30 percentage points. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 36.9% to 38.9% over the past few years, much higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and Native American students performing relatively better than their peers, while female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly worse.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Rapid City Area School District, such as Valley View Elementary - 13, Canyon Lake Elementary - 04, and Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 consistently performs worse academically. These nearby schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 continues to struggle academically, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing, such as school culture, leadership, and instructional practices, may be contributing to the school's poor performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1701 Downing St
       Rapid City, SD  57701


(605) 394-1851

District: Rapid City Area School District 51-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,686 Help


Students who attend Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 usually attend:

Middle:    North Middle School - 35
High:    Central High School - 41

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
53.8%
White:
19.6%
Two or more races:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 ranks worse than 98% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 14th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is $10,686, which is the 2nd highest among 15 elementary schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08:

SchoolDigger ranks Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 197th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 in the ranking list.)

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Rapid City Area School District 51-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapid City Area School District 51-4 99th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

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Rank History for all students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 7.53 176th 187 5.9%
2004 11.26 174th 189 7.9%
2005 13.72 177th 194 8.8%
2006 7.65 186th 197 5.6%
2007 4.97 186th 194 4.1%
2008 11.41 181st 194 6.7%
2009 8.01 185th 196 5.6%
2010 10.19 193rd 206 6.3%
2011 14.30 191st 205 6.8%
2012 11.35 199th 214 7.0%
2013 7.53 190th 201 5.5%
2015 14.60 190th 209 9.1%
2016 19.40 179th 206 13.1%
2017 15.10 190th 207 8.2%
2018 9.50 191st 204 6.4%
2019 6.07 198th 206 3.9%
2021 4.57 199th 202 1.5%
2022 4.55 198th 202 2.0%
2023 9.88 190th 204 6.9%
2024 3.72 197th 201 2.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.33 49th 62 21.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.48 98th 121 19.0%
2019 17.07 114th 121 5.8%
2021 17.21 103rd 106 2.8%
2022 21.78 70th 80 12.5%
2023 28.39 86th 112 23.2%
2024 15.48 104th 110 5.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.26 151st 163 7.4%
2019 8.87 147th 155 5.2%
2021 6.38 147th 151 2.6%
2022 7.58 144th 150 4.0%
2023 8.44 147th 154 4.5%
2024 6.14 162nd 165 1.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.73 155th 170 8.8%
2019 7.85 152nd 160 5.0%
2021 5.44 154th 157 1.9%
2022 5.03 150th 154 2.6%
2023 14.36 147th 166 11.4%
2024 5.11 155th 161 3.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.40 1st 18 94.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.84 18th 35 48.6%
2019 19.63 27th 28 3.6%
2021 30.04 16th 21 23.8%
2022 34.25 17th 23 26.1%
2023 45.69 12th 25 52.0%
2024 41.22 12th 25 52.0%
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Rank History for White students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.85 180th 186 3.2%
2019 17.87 176th 191 7.9%
2021 8.57 181st 185 2.2%
2022 7.64 180th 184 2.2%
2023 17.05 167th 185 9.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 653 653
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 663 663
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 715 715
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 715 715
1993 460 4 9 8 258 n/a n/a 0 739
1994 361 6 8 7 272 n/a n/a 0 654
1995 321 14 12 5 226 n/a n/a 0 578
1996 321 14 12 5 226 n/a n/a 0 578
1997 295 15 8 7 222 n/a n/a 0 547
1998 279 11 9 8 217 n/a n/a 0 524
1999 276 12 7 9 190 n/a n/a 0 494
2000 258 12 8 6 226 n/a n/a 0 510
2001 221 13 2 6 231 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 256 12 6 17 259 n/a n/a 0 550
2003 256 12 6 17 259 n/a n/a 0 550
2004 228 12 5 13 230 n/a n/a 0 488
2005 228 17 7 19 251 n/a n/a 0 522
2006 236 12 5 21 276 n/a n/a 0 550
2007 223 20 9 17 265 n/a n/a 0 534
2008 243 16 9 17 269 n/a n/a 0 554
2009 227 20 10 15 326 n/a n/a 0 598
2010 235 13 11 13 314 n/a n/a 0 586
2011 218 9 8 30 285 4 9 0 563
2012 211 8 8 45 274 1 24 0 571
2013 215 6 9 61 305 0 47 0 643
2014 159 6 0 56 292 0 35 0 548
2015 154 6 1 54 285 0 35 0 535
2016 137 3 2 54 248 0 38 0 482
2017 112 0 1 51 254 1 35 0 454
2018 115 1 1 43 256 1 34 0 451
2019 96 2 1 38 239 1 55 0 432
2020 74 0 2 38 215 0 55 0 384
2021 59 0 1 28 166 0 43 0 297
2022 75 1 2 37 193 0 61 0 369
2023 70 1 1 33 192 0 60 0 357

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 653 32.7 19.9 n/a
1990 663 30.0 22.1 n/a
1991 715 32.5 22.0 n/a
1992 715 32.5 22.0 n/a
1993 739 35.9 20.6 n/a
1994 654 33.6 19.5 n/a
1995 578 34.3 16.9 n/a
1996 578 34.3 16.9 n/a
1997 547 37.6 14.5 51.6
1998 524 27.7 18.9 62.2
1999 494 27.3 18.1 66.4
2000 510 36.8 13.9 70
2001 473 33.3 14.2 69.1
2002 550 35.8 15.4 59.6
2003 550 35.8 15.4 59.6
2004 488 33.6 14.5 69.3
2005 522 34.8 15.0 68
2006 550 36.0 15.3 72.9
2007 534 34.8 15.3 72.3
2008 554 35.5 15.6 71.1
2009 598 36.4 16.4 73.4
2010 586 38.6 15.1 83.1
2011 563 43.7 12.8 81.3
2012 571 40.9 13.9 79.5
2013 643 42.5 15.1 80.7
2014 548 38.4 14.2 68.8
2015 535 40.0 13.3 100
2016 482 35.0 13.7 100
2017 454 28.1 16.1 100
2018 451 32.9 13.7 100
2019 432 33.3 12.9 100
2020 384 35.0 10.9 100
2021 297 28.1 10.5 100
2022 369 31.0 11.9 100
2023 357 27.4 13.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 653 32.7 19.9 n/a
1990 663 30.0 22.1 n/a
1991 715 32.5 22.0 n/a
1992 715 32.5 22.0 n/a
1993 739 35.9 20.6 n/a
1994 654 33.6 19.5 n/a
1995 578 34.3 16.9 n/a
1996 578 34.3 16.9 n/a
1997 547 37.6 14.5 51.6
1998 524 27.7 18.9 62.2
1999 494 27.3 18.1 66.4
2000 510 36.8 13.9 70
2001 473 33.3 14.2 69.1
2002 550 35.8 15.4 59.6
2003 550 35.8 15.4 59.6
2004 488 33.6 14.5 69.3
2005 522 34.8 15.0 68
2006 550 36.0 15.3 72.9
2007 534 34.8 15.3 72.3
2008 554 35.5 15.6 71.1
2009 598 36.4 16.4 73.4
2010 586 38.6 15.1 83.1
2011 563 43.7 12.8 81.3
2012 571 40.9 13.9 79.5
2013 643 42.5 15.1 80.7
2014 548 38.4 14.2 68.8
2015 535 40.0 13.3 100
2016 482 35.0 13.7 100
2017 454 28.1 16.1 100
2018 451 32.9 13.7 100
2019 432 33.3 12.9 100
2020 384 35.0 10.9 100
2021 297 28.1 10.5 100
2022 369 31.0 11.9 100
2023 357 27.4 13.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,855 (17.4%) $8,776 (82.6%) $10,631
2021 $1,761 (14.6%) $10,314 (85.4%) $12,076
2022 $2,506 (21.8%) $9,002 (78.2%) $11,508
2023 $1,780 (16.7%) $8,905 (83.3%) $10,686

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 198th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 190th of 204 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08)21.628.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)44.635.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08)32.424.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)47.537.8
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08)31.99.3
 22.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)48.842.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08)15.920.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)45.535.3
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.5
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08)23.526.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)49.740
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08)11.119.2
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)39.132.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08)14.819.2
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)32.931.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08)25.421.4
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)49.744.9
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08)19.615.7
 3.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)41.736.1
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students432357
 17.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian239192
 19.7%
Asian11
Hispanic3833
 13.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9670
 27.1%
Two or More Races5560
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 ranks in the bottom 2.0% of South Dakota elementary schools.

Students who attend Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Middle School - 35
High : Central High School - 41

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08.

Students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 are 54% American Indian, 20% White, 17% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.


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