How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pinedale Elementary - 11 | South Canyon Elementary - 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rapid City, SD | Rapid City, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 377 | 274 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.3% | 28.5% |
| 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 | Pinedale Elementary - 11 | South Canyon Elementary - 15 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,377 | $10,377 |
| District | Rapid City Area Schools | Rapid City Area Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pinedale Elementary - 11 | South Canyon Elementary - 15 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.8% | 66.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% | 13.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 10.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pinedale Elementary - 11 | South Canyon Elementary - 15 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.7% | 19.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 12 |
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.