Pinedale Elementary - 11

www.rcas.org

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pinedale Elementary School is a public institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota, and operates as part of the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As a district school, it adheres to the curriculum standards and educational goals established by RCAS, ensuring students are prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond core academic instruction, Pinedale Elementary strives to foster a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and families. The school environment typically emphasizes inclusivity and collaboration, utilizing the district's resources to provide extracurricular opportunities and student support services. For families seeking specific information regarding current school programs, enrollment procedures, or district updates, the official RCAS website serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.

365

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinedale Elementary - 11
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	18
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	16

White
293 (80.3 %)
Two or More
31 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.9 %)
American Indian
16 (4.4 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Phone:	(605)394-1805
Website:	http://www.rcas.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 68