Black Hawk Elementary - 03

www.rcas.org

305 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Black Hawk Elementary, located at 7108 Seeaire St in Black Hawk, South Dakota, is a primary educational institution operating as part of the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. Serving students in the Black Hawk community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition to middle school.

As a member of the RCAS district, Black Hawk Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of a larger educational system while maintaining the close-knit, community-focused atmosphere typical of a neighborhood elementary school. The school prioritizes student engagement and community involvement, providing a setting where families and educators work together to support the educational journey of young learners in the Rapid City area.

305

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Hawk Elementary - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	33
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	26
American Indian	15

White
228 (74.8%)
Hispanic
33 (10.8%)
Two or More
26 (8.5%)
American Indian
15 (4.9%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Phone:	(605)787-6701
Website:	http://www.rcas.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 36

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 58