How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 | Valley View Elementary - 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rapid City, SD | Rapid City, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 486 | 605 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.3% | 33.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 | Valley View Elementary - 13 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,377 | $10,377 |
| District | Rapid City Area Schools | Rapid City Area Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 | Valley View Elementary - 13 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | 64.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% | 8.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 12.6% | 14.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 | Valley View Elementary - 13 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 480:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 19.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 37 | 45 |
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.