Serving 259 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Canyon Elementary - 15 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Canyon Elementary - 15's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Canyon Elementary - 15 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Canyon Elementary - 15 is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
73%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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 #425 out of 636 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend South Canyon Elementary - 15?
259 students attend South Canyon Elementary - 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of South Canyon Elementary - 15 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Canyon Elementary - 15?
South Canyon Elementary - 15 has a student ration of 14:1, 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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