Rapid City Elementary School

5258 River Rd
Rapid City, MI 49676
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rapid City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rapid City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Rapid City Elementary School's student population of 96 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
96 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rapid City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rapid City Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1767 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rapid City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rapid City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rapid City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
n/a
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
93%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rapid City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rapid City Elementary School's ranking?
Rapid City Elementary School is ranked #1767 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Rapid City Elementary School?
96 students attend Rapid City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rapid City Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rapid City Elementary School?
Rapid City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rapid City Elementary School offer ?
Rapid City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rapid City Elementary School part of?
Rapid City Elementary School is part of Kalkaska School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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