Corral Drive Elementary - 21

www.rcas.org

439 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Corral Drive Elementary is a public school located in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is part of the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience aligned with the broader district’s academic standards and mission. It is situated in a residential area of Rapid City, positioning it as a neighborhood school dedicated to supporting the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students.

As an institution within the RCAS system, Corral Drive Elementary emphasizes the importance of a structured learning environment, utilizing the resources and curriculum frameworks provided by the district. The school’s presence on the official district website reflects its integration into the local educational infrastructure, which prioritizes college and career readiness, community engagement, and the specific needs of families within the Rapid City area. Families can utilize the district's portal for information regarding school calendars, enrollment, and specific programs offered at the facility.

439

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Corral Drive Elementary - 21
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	27
Black	1
Asian	16
Two or More	23
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
364 (82.9%)
Hispanic
27 (6.2%)
Two or More
23 (5.2%)
Asian
16 (3.6%)
American Indian
7 (1.6%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)394-6789
Website:	http://www.rcas.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 58

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 74