Serving 285 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 64% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Park Elementary - 16 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Park Elementary - 16's student population of 285 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
South Park Elementary - 16 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 South Park Elementary - 16 is 0.72, 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
#562 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
35%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
36%
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 (13-14)
8%
7%
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 South Park Elementary - 16's ranking?
South Park Elementary - 16 is ranked #562 out of 636 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?
285 students attend South Park Elementary - 16.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of South Park Elementary - 16 students are White, 35% 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 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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