CANYON LAKE ELEMENTARY - 04

Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 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 414 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 26 teachers, Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 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.

Canyon Lake Elementary, located at 1500 Evergreen Drive in Rapid City, South Dakota, is a public school serving students as part of the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. The school is situated in a residential area near the scenic Canyon Lake Park, providing a community-focused environment that emphasizes academic growth and social development for its elementary-age student population.

As part of the RCAS system, the school follows the district’s broader curriculum and mission, which aims to prepare students for future success through a blend of core academic subjects, technology integration, and character-building initiatives. For families seeking more information regarding registration, school calendars, staff directories, or specific programs offered at the facility, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [www.rcas.org](http://www.rcas.org).

For more information, contact Canyon Lake Elementary - 04 at (605) 394-1817 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.