How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Black Hawk Elementary - 03 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Black Hawk, SD | Rapid City, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 305 | 618 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.6% | 40.5% |
| 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 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,988 | $11,988 |
| District | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Black Hawk Elementary - 03 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 45.3% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 11.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.9% | 22.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 17.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Black Hawk Elementary - 03 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 305:1 | 618:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 31.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 36 | 83 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.