Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Black Hawk Elementary - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Hawk Elementary - 03's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#560 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
72%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Hawk Elementary - 03's ranking?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is ranked #560 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Black Hawk Elementary - 03 often compared to?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03is often viewed alongside schools like Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Black Hawk Elementary - 03?
392 students attend Black Hawk Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Black Hawk Elementary - 03 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Hawk Elementary - 03?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Black Hawk Elementary - 03 offer ?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Hawk Elementary - 03 part of?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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