South Canyon Elementary - 15

www.rcas.org

274 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Canyon Elementary is a public school located in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving students within the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. Situated at 218 Nordbye Lane, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the overall well-being of its student body. It serves as a foundational institution for elementary-aged children in the community, emphasizing a curriculum designed to prepare them for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

As part of the broader Rapid City Area Schools system, South Canyon Elementary benefits from the district's centralized resources, standardized educational goals, and professional development programs for staff. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to create an inclusive atmosphere. Those seeking more detailed information regarding the school's specific programs, upcoming events, or administrative policies can visit the official district website at http://www.rcas.org.

274

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Canyon Elementary - 15
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	36
Black	1
Two or More	28
American Indian	28

White
181 (66.1%)
Hispanic
36 (13.1%)
Two or More
28 (10.2%)
American Indian
28 (10.2%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Phone:	(605)394-1801
Website:	http://www.rcas.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
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

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 51