Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14's student population of 382 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 is 0.69, 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
#586 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
22%
14%

Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
10%
7%

Black
1%
3%

White
48%
69%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robbinsdale Elementary - 14's ranking?
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 is ranked #586 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Robbinsdale Elementary - 14?
382 students attend Robbinsdale Elementary - 14.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robbinsdale Elementary - 14?
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 offer ?
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 part of?
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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