Horace Mann Elementary - 07

www.rcas.org

284 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary, located at 902 Anamosa St in Rapid City, South Dakota, is part of the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. Serving as a foundational institution within the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its students. As an elementary school, its curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive education, focusing on core subjects while encouraging students to develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

The school benefits from its integration into the larger RCAS district, which provides students and staff with access to shared resources, standardized educational initiatives, and professional support systems. Horace Mann is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for their future by emphasizing inclusivity, effective instruction, and community engagement. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide programs by visiting the official Rapid City Area Schools website at [www.rcas.org](http://www.rcas.org).

284

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Mann Elementary - 07
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	41
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	51
American Indian	114

American Indian
114 (40.1 %)
White
72 (25.4 %)
Two or More
51 (18.0 %)
Hispanic
41 (14.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.8 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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)394-1847
Website:	http://www.rcas.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 50

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 44