Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 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 10-14% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08's student population of 369 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 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 Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is 0.66, which is more 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
#605 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
52%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
20%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08's ranking?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is ranked #605 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 often compared to?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08is often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Lake Elementary - 04, Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
369 students attend Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 students are American Indian, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 offer ?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 part of?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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