Below Average
#2765 of 3,192 schools in MI
Rapid City Elementary School
Elementary School · Kalkaska Public Schools · Rapid City, MI
A Kalkaska Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5258 River Road, Rapid City, MI 49676
- Math 27% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 27% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rapid City Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rapid City Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,479
Median home value
$241,200
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49676; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Kalkaska Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalkaska Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 501 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kalkaska Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rapid City Elementary School is listed in Kalkaska Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rapid City Elementary School
Rapid City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rapid City, MI, part of Kalkaska Public Schools, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,765 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rapid City Elementary School
What grades does Rapid City Elementary School serve?
Rapid City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rapid City Elementary School?
Rapid City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rapid City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rapid City Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rapid City Elementary School rank in MI?
Rapid City Elementary School ranks #2,765 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Rapid City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rapid City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rapid City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rapid City Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rapid City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rapid City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rapid City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rapid City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rapid City Elementary School?
85.9% of students at Rapid City Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kalkaska County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (231) 331-6121
- Area population (ZIP 49676)
- 3,689
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49676; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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