Serving 377 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinedale Elementary serves the northwest part of Rapid City, SD, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 33.6 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.5 miles away.
- 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 377 students has stayed relatively flat 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
377 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pinedale Elementary - 11 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinedale Elementary - 11 is 0.35, 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
#46 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
80%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinedale Elementary - 11's ranking?
Pinedale Elementary - 11 is ranked #46 out of 619 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?
377 students attend Pinedale Elementary - 11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pinedale Elementary - 11 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% 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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