Rapid City Elementary School

www.kpschools.com

70 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rapid City Elementary School is a public school located in Rapid City, Michigan, serving as part of the Kalkaska Public Schools district. Situated along River Road, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, emphasizing a foundational academic environment that supports the developmental needs of young learners. As a member of the Kalkaska district, the school works to align its curriculum and resources with broader state educational standards while fostering a small-town school atmosphere.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the Rapid City area, focusing on building strong relationships between students, staff, and the community. By utilizing the resources of the larger Kalkaska Public Schools system, Rapid City Elementary aims to provide students with a well-rounded experience that prepares them for future transitions within the district. Those looking for specific information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or staff directories can visit their official website at http://www.kpschools.com.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rapid City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
64 (91.4%)
Two or More
3 (4.3%)
Hispanic
1 (1.4%)
Black
1 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kalkaska Public Schools
Phone:	(231)331-6121
Website:	http://www.kpschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 12