RAPID VALLEY ELEMENTARY - 12

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 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 562 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Valley Elementary, located at 2601 Covington St in Rapid City, South Dakota, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the larger school district, Rapid Valley provides its students with access to a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for middle school success.

Beyond its academic programming, the school serves as a central hub for the families in its neighborhood. Like other institutions within the RCAS system, it focuses on building a strong school community through collaboration between staff, parents, and students. For more specific details regarding current educational initiatives, school board policies, or calendar events, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.rcas.org](http://www.rcas.org).

For more information, contact Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 at (605) 393-2221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.