RAPID CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rapid City Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kalkaska Public Schools school district, located in Rapid City, MI with about 92 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Rapid City Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rapid City Elementary School is a public school located in Rapid City, Michigan, serving as part of the Kalkaska Public Schools district. Situated along River Road, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, emphasizing a foundational academic environment that supports the developmental needs of young learners. As a member of the Kalkaska district, the school works to align its curriculum and resources with broader state educational standards while fostering a small-town school atmosphere.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the Rapid City area, focusing on building strong relationships between students, staff, and the community. By utilizing the resources of the larger Kalkaska Public Schools system, Rapid City Elementary aims to provide students with a well-rounded experience that prepares them for future transitions within the district. Those looking for specific information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or staff directories can visit their official website at http://www.kpschools.com.

For more information, contact Rapid City Elementary School at (231) 331-6121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5258 River Road
Rapid City, MI 49676
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RAPID CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rapid City, MI with about 92 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
92
Teachers:
6.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 92 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RAPID CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
1.1%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.