Meadowbrook Elementary - 10

www.rcas.org

478 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meadowbrook Elementary School, located in Rapid City, South Dakota, is part of the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering social and emotional growth. As a public institution, Meadowbrook is dedicated to creating an inclusive learning atmosphere that prepares students for their transition to middle school by encouraging collaboration, critical thinking, and civic responsibility.

The school is well-integrated into the Rapid City community, leveraging the resources and support systems provided by the broader RCAS district. With its location on W Flormann St, Meadowbrook serves as a neighborhood hub for families, placing a strong emphasis on consistent communication and parent-teacher partnerships to ensure student success. For more specific details regarding their current programs, academic calendar, or extracurricular offerings, families are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.rcas.org](http://www.rcas.org).

478

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowbrook Elementary - 10
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	49
Black	5
Two or More	50
American Indian	45

White
329 (68.8%)
Two or More
50 (10.5%)
Hispanic
49 (10.3%)
American Indian
45 (9.4%)
Black
5 (1.0%)

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)394-1821
Website:	http://www.rcas.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 64

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 107