SOUTH CANYON ELEMENTARY - 15

South Canyon Elementary - 15 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 school district, located in Rapid City, SD with about 285 students offering grade levels from 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 19 teachers, South Canyon Elementary - 15 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.

South Canyon Elementary is a public school located in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving students within the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. Situated at 218 Nordbye Lane, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the overall well-being of its student body. It serves as a foundational institution for elementary-aged children in the community, emphasizing a curriculum designed to prepare them for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

As part of the broader Rapid City Area Schools system, South Canyon Elementary benefits from the district's centralized resources, standardized educational goals, and professional development programs for staff. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to create an inclusive atmosphere. Those seeking more detailed information regarding the school's specific programs, upcoming events, or administrative policies can visit the official district website at http://www.rcas.org.

For more information, contact South Canyon Elementary - 15 at (605) 394-1801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

218 Nordbye Ln
Rapid City, SD 57702
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SOUTH CANYON ELEMENTARY - 15 is a public Title I school in Rapid City, SD with about 285 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
285
Teachers:
19.05
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 285 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH CANYON ELEMENTARY - 15 is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
74.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
11.2%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.