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Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

2601 Covington St, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States

+1 (605) 393-2221

http://www.rcas.org

4.3

Overall Rating

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Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 Overview

About This School

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 is a public elementary in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving 486 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 43% in ELA and 42% in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 31 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $54,908. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Demographically, the school is 65% White, 13% Two or More Races, 11% Hispanic, and 1% Asian.

486

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

31 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts43%

Mathematics42%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Pennington County

Students per Counselor

486:1

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

43%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 44%State Avg: 51%

42%

Mathematics

City Avg: 36%State Avg: 44%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18.4:1

State Avg: 15.3:1

486

Students per Counselor

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,908

City Avg: $54,908

State Avg: $47,106

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor486:1

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 Student Demographics

Student Body

51.23%

Male

48.77%

Female

Total Enrollment: 486 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White64.81%

Hispanic11.32%

Asian0.82%

Black0.41%

Two or More Races12.55%

Native American10.08%

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Q: What is Rapid Valley Elementary - 12?

A: Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 is a elementary public located in Rapid City.

Q: How many students attend Rapid Valley Elementary - 12?

A: Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 has approximately 486 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 - Rapid City, SD

Quick Facts about Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
School Name	Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	2601 Covington St, Rapid City, SD 57703, Rapid City, SD
County	Pennington County
Phone	+1 (605) 393-2221
Total Students	486
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	31
Rating	4.3/10
ELA Proficiency	43%
Math Proficiency	42%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

What is Rapid Valley Elementary - 12?

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 is a elementary public located in Rapid City.

How many students attend Rapid Valley Elementary - 12?

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 has approximately 486 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12?

The student-teacher ratio at Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 is 15:1.

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