How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Black Hawk Elementary - 03 | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Black Hawk, SD | Piedmont, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 305 | 514 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.5% | 15.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Black Hawk Elementary - 03 | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,377 | $9,885 |
| District | Rapid City Area Schools | Meade School District 46-1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Black Hawk Elementary - 03 | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 84.6% |
| African American | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.9% | 2.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 6.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Black Hawk Elementary - 03 | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 395:1 | 347:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.1% | 14.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 36 | 16 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.