Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Canyon Elementary - 15 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Canyon Elementary - 15's student population of 259 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Canyon Elementary - 15 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 Canyon Elementary - 15 is 0.45, 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
#416 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
73%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Canyon Elementary - 15's ranking?
South Canyon Elementary - 15 is ranked #416 out of 619 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend South Canyon Elementary - 15?
259 students attend South Canyon Elementary - 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of South Canyon Elementary - 15 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Canyon Elementary - 15?
South Canyon Elementary - 15 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Canyon Elementary - 15 offer ?
South Canyon Elementary - 15 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Canyon Elementary - 15 part of?
South Canyon Elementary - 15 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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