Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grandview Elementary - 06 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 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grandview Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grandview Elementary - 06's student population of 409 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Grandview Elementary - 06 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 Grandview Elementary - 06 is 0.57, 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
#447 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
12%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
63%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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 Grandview Elementary - 06's ranking?
Grandview Elementary - 06 is ranked #447 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Grandview Elementary - 06 often compared to?
Grandview Elementary - 06is often viewed alongside schools like South Park Elementary - 16 by visitors of our site.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Grandview Elementary - 06?
409 students attend Grandview Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Grandview Elementary - 06 students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandview Elementary - 06?
Grandview Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grandview Elementary - 06 offer ?
Grandview Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grandview Elementary - 06 part of?
Grandview Elementary - 06 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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