Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Canyon Elementary - 15 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Canyon Elementary - 15's student population of 221 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Canyon Elementary - 15 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Canyon Elementary - 15 is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Canyon Elementary - 15's ranking?
South Canyon Elementary - 15 is ranked #473 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend South Canyon Elementary - 15?
221 students attend South Canyon Elementary - 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of South Canyon Elementary - 15 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Canyon Elementary - 15?
South Canyon Elementary - 15 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Canyon Elementary - 15 offer ?
South Canyon Elementary - 15 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Canyon Elementary - 15 part of?
South Canyon Elementary - 15 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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