Rapid City Elementary School

Rapid City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rapid City, MI, part of the Kalkaska Public Schools. The school serves approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 93.9th percentile among MI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 20% proficiency in math, 16 points below the state average and 23% in reading/language arts, 21 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $67,479, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 85 students, Rapid City Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Rapid City Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.