Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (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 324 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 is 0.68, which is more 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
#602 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
22%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
49%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
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 Robbinsdale Elementary - 14's ranking?
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 is ranked #602 out of 636 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 42% SD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Robbinsdale Elementary - 14?
324 students attend Robbinsdale Elementary - 14.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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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