Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rapid City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Rapid City Elementary School serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Rapid City, MI, encompassing approximately 445.3 square miles. The area typically sees a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 14.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 30.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rapid City Elementary School's student population of 70 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Rapid City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rapid City Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2051 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rapid City Elementary School's ranking?
Rapid City Elementary School is ranked #2051 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Rapid City Elementary School?
70 students attend Rapid City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rapid City Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rapid City Elementary School?
Rapid City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rapid City Elementary School offer ?
Rapid City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rapid City Elementary School part of?
Rapid City Elementary School is part of Kalkaska School District.
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