- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rapid City, SD
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Lake Elementary - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 465982000540
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Rapid City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 ranks #4 of 6 schools in Rapid City, SD.
School address
District: Rapid City Area School District 51-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465982000540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 465982000540 · Rapid City, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 14.4:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School - 41 (1,998 students)
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School - 41
1,998 students
- Stevens High S
Stevens High School - 42
1,771 students
- South Middle S 618
South Middle School - 36
618 students
- Southwest Midd 614
Southwest Middle School - 38
614 students
- East Middle Sc 613
East Middle School - 30
613 students
- This school 346
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04
346 students
What this shows Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 compares
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▲ 16% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Rapid City Area School District 51-4 reports $10,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School - 41 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens High School - 42 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School - 36 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle School - 38 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School - 30 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Lake Elementary - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Rapid City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
Standard public school
486 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
General Beadle Elementary - 01
Standard public school
483 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
Standard public school
328 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Building - 64
Special-education school
98 students 5.2:1 students per teacher
Wellfully - 65
Alternative education program
7 students 7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Lake Elementary - 04
How many students attend Canyon Lake Elementary - 04?
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rapid City, SD. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Lake Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Lake Elementary - 04?
33.5% of students at Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Lake Elementary - 04?
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 rank among schools in Rapid City?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 ranks #4 of 6 schools in Rapid City, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rapid City on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapid City Area School District 51-4?
Besides Canyon Lake Elementary - 04, Rapid City Area School District 51-4 also operates Central High School - 41 (1,998 students), Stevens High School - 42 (1,771 students), and South Middle School - 36 (618 students). See the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 district page for the complete list.