Needs Improvement
#555 of 574 schools in SD
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
Elementary School · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 · Rapid City, SD
A Rapid City Area School District 51-4 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1701 Downing St, Rapid City, SD 57701
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 28 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rapid City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,733
Median home value
$229,900
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Beadle Elementary - 01Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann Elementary - 07Enrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Wellfully - 65Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Corral Drive Elementary - 21Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 467 | 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.
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #21 of 24
- District spending per student
- $10,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is listed in Rapid City Area School District 51-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is a public elementary school in Rapid City, SD, part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
What grades does Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 serve?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 rank in SD?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 ranks #555 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08's MySchoolScout rating?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 a charter school?
No, Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 a Title I school?
No, Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
100.0% of students at Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.7%
- Phone
- (605) 394-1851
- Area population (ZIP 57701)
- 45,221
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 57701; 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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