Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pinedale Elementary - 11 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinedale Elementary - 11 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pinedale Elementary - 11's student population of 363 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Pinedale Elementary - 11 ranks within the top 10% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinedale Elementary - 11 is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 636 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinedale Elementary - 11's ranking?
Pinedale Elementary - 11 is ranked #52 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Pinedale Elementary - 11 often compared to?
Pinedale Elementary - 11is often viewed alongside schools like Meadowbrook Elementary - 10, Corral Drive Elementary - 21 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Pinedale Elementary - 11?
363 students attend Pinedale Elementary - 11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pinedale Elementary - 11 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinedale Elementary - 11?
Pinedale Elementary - 11 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pinedale Elementary - 11 offer ?
Pinedale Elementary - 11 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pinedale Elementary - 11 part of?
Pinedale Elementary - 11 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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