Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Summary:

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 in South Dakota. With 514 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota elementary schools, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 has faced several challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have consistently lagged behind the district and state averages, with only 40.76% and 38.66% of students proficient or better, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has had chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 15.0% to 19.1% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Despite higher per-student spending at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 compared to the state average, the school's academic performance remains below par.

Compared to nearby schools in the Rapid City area, Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 generally underperforms. For example, Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, located about 6 miles away, has consistently outperformed Rapid Valley in test scores, with 57.48% of students proficient or better in ELA and 50.78% in Mathematics in 2023-2024. The school's performance has also been mixed for different student subgroups, with Native American students performing relatively well but White and Special Education students struggling.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2601 Covington St
       Rapid City, SD  57703


(605) 393-2221

District: Rapid City Area School District 51-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,516 Help


Students who attend Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 usually attend:

Middle:    East Middle School - 30
High:    Central High School - 41

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
Two or more races:
16.3%
American Indian:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36% Help


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Compare Details Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 8th 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 33.32. (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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 is $9,516. 12 elementary schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 147th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

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Rank History for all students at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 40.69 142nd 187 24.1%
2004 29.71 160th 189 15.3%
2005 28.97 166th 194 14.4%
2006 33.39 161st 197 18.3%
2007 27.06 165th 194 14.9%
2008 19.28 173rd 194 10.8%
2009 20.10 175th 196 10.7%
2010 26.28 177th 206 14.1%
2011 37.74 163rd 205 20.5%
2012 31.85 175th 214 18.2%
2013 20.03 176th 201 12.4%
2015 28.09 172nd 209 17.7%
2016 30.53 165th 206 19.9%
2017 37.35 147th 207 29.0%
2018 31.81 157th 204 23.0%
2019 33.15 154th 206 25.2%
2021 27.48 155th 202 23.3%
2022 35.71 138th 202 31.7%
2023 37.28 138th 204 32.4%
2024 33.32 147th 201 26.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.38 5th 7 28.6%
2019 74.48 3rd 12 75.0%
2021 38.07 8th 14 42.9%
2022 48.66 4th 7 42.9%
2023 43.52 7th 12 41.7%
2024 48.43 7th 12 41.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.67 44th 62 29.0%
2022 47.30 31st 61 49.2%
2023 43.60 40th 72 44.4%
2024 30.56 56th 72 22.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.47 83rd 121 31.4%
2019 47.12 63rd 121 47.9%
2021 53.77 43rd 106 59.4%
2022 41.62 45th 80 43.8%
2023 38.94 68th 112 39.3%
2024 38.70 68th 110 38.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.89 136th 163 16.6%
2019 35.14 108th 155 30.3%
2021 24.29 121st 151 19.9%
2022 25.15 122nd 150 18.7%
2023 43.88 91st 154 40.9%
2024 37.87 113th 165 31.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.50 101st 170 40.6%
2019 35.46 115th 160 28.1%
2021 33.97 112th 157 28.7%
2022 51.61 77th 154 50.0%
2023 33.31 117th 166 29.5%
2024 33.50 116th 161 28.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.86 5th 28 82.1%
2021 67.44 3rd 21 85.7%
2024 37.47 15th 25 40.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.77 169th 186 9.1%
2019 21.73 169th 191 11.5%
2021 25.39 149th 185 19.5%
2022 31.72 138th 184 25.0%
2023 37.05 128th 185 30.8%
2024 36.44 131st 184 28.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

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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 182 182
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 190 190
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 227 227
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 227 227
1993 641 3 11 16 39 n/a n/a 0 710
1994 547 4 12 11 46 n/a n/a 0 620
1995 516 9 15 12 49 n/a n/a 0 601
1996 516 9 15 12 49 n/a n/a 0 601
1997 502 9 14 12 52 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 503 14 14 12 55 n/a n/a 0 598
1999 510 10 12 12 56 n/a n/a 0 600
2000 546 12 12 8 48 n/a n/a 0 626
2001 529 10 10 9 42 n/a n/a 0 600
2002 574 10 6 6 46 n/a n/a 0 642
2003 574 10 6 6 46 n/a n/a 0 642
2004 540 13 8 5 51 n/a n/a 0 617
2005 454 9 5 2 44 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 453 14 7 3 40 n/a n/a 0 517
2007 472 8 12 4 34 n/a n/a 0 530
2008 471 10 10 7 41 n/a n/a 0 539
2009 459 11 9 6 57 n/a n/a 0 542
2010 466 9 6 9 54 n/a n/a 0 544
2011 446 6 7 10 49 0 32 0 550
2012 449 4 6 4 56 0 40 0 559
2013 470 5 5 15 50 0 46 0 591
2014 423 1 2 22 42 0 60 0 550
2015 416 2 3 20 48 1 56 0 546
2016 440 2 2 24 49 1 59 0 577
2017 458 2 0 23 38 3 54 0 578
2018 427 3 1 25 55 2 49 0 562
2019 401 1 2 36 54 0 66 0 560
2020 386 2 2 41 51 1 53 0 536
2021 362 1 1 41 47 0 65 0 517
2022 340 1 0 39 39 0 76 0 495
2023 351 0 0 37 42 0 84 0 514

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 182 9.9 18.3 n/a
1990 190 9.9 19.1 n/a
1991 227 34.4 6.5 n/a
1992 227 34.6 6.5 n/a
1993 710 35.7 19.9 n/a
1994 620 32.7 19.0 n/a
1995 601 33.5 17.9 n/a
1996 601 33.5 17.9 n/a
1997 589 33.8 17.4 22.6
1998 598 30.4 19.7 36
1999 600 31.3 19.2 34.7
2000 626 36.6 17.1 31.5
2001 600 36.3 16.5 32
2002 642 37.1 17.3 28.3
2003 642 37.1 17.3 28.3
2004 617 35.9 17.2 31.1
2005 514 31.9 16.1 34.8
2006 517 32.9 15.7 38.7
2007 530 32.2 16.5 39.6
2008 539 32.4 16.6 25.4
2009 542 30.1 18.0 39.3
2010 544 32.1 16.9 41.7
2011 550 35.1 15.6 44
2012 559 34.6 16.1 39.9
2013 591 34.9 16.9 43.1
2014 550 35.9 15.3 43.1
2015 546 38.0 14.3 47.1
2016 577 32.0 18.0 45.6
2017 578 30.4 19.0 35.6
2018 562 32.9 17.0 42.2
2019 560 34.9 16.0 36.3
2020 536 33.1 16.1 28.9
2021 517 34.9 14.7 32.3
2022 495 36.6 13.5 36.8
2023 514 31.2 16.4 36

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 Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 182 9.9 18.3 n/a
1990 190 9.9 19.1 n/a
1991 227 34.4 6.5 n/a
1992 227 34.6 6.5 n/a
1993 710 35.7 19.9 n/a
1994 620 32.7 19.0 n/a
1995 601 33.5 17.9 n/a
1996 601 33.5 17.9 n/a
1997 589 33.8 17.4 22.6
1998 598 30.4 19.7 36
1999 600 31.3 19.2 34.7
2000 626 36.6 17.1 31.5
2001 600 36.3 16.5 32
2002 642 37.1 17.3 28.3
2003 642 37.1 17.3 28.3
2004 617 35.9 17.2 31.1
2005 514 31.9 16.1 34.8
2006 517 32.9 15.7 38.7
2007 530 32.2 16.5 39.6
2008 539 32.4 16.6 25.4
2009 542 30.1 18.0 39.3
2010 544 32.1 16.9 41.7
2011 550 35.1 15.6 44
2012 559 34.6 16.1 39.9
2013 591 34.9 16.9 43.1
2014 550 35.9 15.3 43.1
2015 546 38.0 14.3 47.1
2016 577 32.0 18.0 45.6
2017 578 30.4 19.0 35.6
2018 562 32.9 17.0 42.2
2019 560 34.9 16.0 36.3
2020 536 33.1 16.1 28.9
2021 517 34.9 14.7 32.3
2022 495 36.6 13.5 36.8
2023 514 31.2 16.4 36

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,163 (12.3%) $8,282 (87.7%) $9,445
2021 $859 (8.4%) $9,402 (91.6%) $10,261
2022 $2,168 (18.8%) $9,361 (81.2%) $11,529
2023 $950 (10.0%) $8,566 (90.0%) $9,516

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 154th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 138th of 204 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rapid Valley Elementary - 12)53.534.6
 19%
   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 (Rapid Valley Elementary - 12)47.546.9
 0.6%
   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 (Rapid Valley Elementary - 12)44.945.8
 0.9%
   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 (Rapid Valley Elementary - 12)46.250.6
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)45.541.9
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid Valley Elementary - 12)48.241
 7.3%
   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 (Rapid Valley Elementary - 12)27.138.6
 11.5%
   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 (Rapid Valley Elementary - 12)27.130.1
 3.1%
   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 (Rapid Valley Elementary - 12)49.240.5
 8.8%
   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 (Rapid Valley Elementary - 12)40.545.4
 4.9%
   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 Students560514
 8.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian5442
 22.2%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic3637
 2.8%
Pacific Islander00
White401351
 12.5%
Two or More Races6684
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%36%
 0.3%


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Students at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 are 68% White, 16% Two or more races, 8% American Indian, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended Rapid Valley Elementary - 12.

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 ranks 147th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Middle School - 30
High : Central High School - 41


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