Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Park Elementary - 16 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Park Elementary serves the northern part of Rapid City, SD, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance area being about 0.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Park Elementary - 16's student population of 313 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
South Park Elementary - 16 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Park Elementary - 16 is 0.71, 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
#540 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
35%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
38%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
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)48.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 16-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 South Park Elementary - 16's ranking?
South Park Elementary - 16 is ranked #540 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are South Park Elementary - 16 often compared to?
South Park Elementary - 16is often viewed alongside schools like Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17, Grandview Elementary - 06 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend South Park Elementary - 16?
313 students attend South Park Elementary - 16.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of South Park Elementary - 16 students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 15% 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 South Park Elementary - 16?
South Park Elementary - 16 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Park Elementary - 16 offer ?
South Park Elementary - 16 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Park Elementary - 16 part of?
South Park Elementary - 16 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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