Below Average
#493 of 574 schools in SD
Valley View Elementary - 13
Elementary School · Rapid City Area School District 51-4
4840 Homestead St, Rapid City, SD 57703
Enrollment
584
Student-Teacher
18.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
584
Student-Teacher
18.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#493 of 574
In Rapid City
#14 of 23
public schools
In district
#14 of 24
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
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Valley View Elementary - 13
Elementary School in Rapid City · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Valley View Elementary - 13
Valley View Elementary - 13 is a public elementary school in Rapid City, SD, part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4. Valley View Elementary - 13 serves approximately 584 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Valley View Elementary - 13 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Valley View Elementary - 13 show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 4.5
- SD avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Valley View Elementary - 13 — Students at Valley View Elementary - 13 score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.0/10.
How Valley View Elementary - 13 Compares
See how Valley View Elementary - 13 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4840 Homestead St, Rapid City, SD 57703
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valley View Elementary - 13 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CREEKSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Vandenberg Elementary - 02 (rated 5.6/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Box Elder), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Grandview Elementary - 06 (rated 5.5/10, 4.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rapid City, see our Rapid City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57703 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,495
Median Home Value
$250,300
Median Rent
$1,394/mo
Population
17,543
College Educated
21.1%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
37.9
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| Winner Elementary - 04 Winner, SD | 4.3 |
| Rockyford School - 03 Porcupine, SD | 4.5 |
| Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 Sioux Falls, SD | 4.0 |
| Robert Frost Elementary - 18 Sioux Falls, SD | 4.0 |
| Wolf Creek School - 02 Pine Ridge, SD | 4.0 |
| Simmons Elementary - 10 Aberdeen, SD | 3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valley View Elementary - 13
What grades does Valley View Elementary - 13 serve?
Valley View Elementary - 13 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Valley View Elementary - 13?
Valley View Elementary - 13 has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary - 13?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary - 13 is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View Elementary - 13 rank in SD?
Valley View Elementary - 13 ranks #493 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Valley View Elementary - 13's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View Elementary - 13 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Valley View Elementary - 13?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View Elementary - 13 has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley View Elementary - 13 a charter school?
No, Valley View Elementary - 13 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View Elementary - 13 a Title I school?
No, Valley View Elementary - 13 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View Elementary - 13?
30.3% of students at Valley View Elementary - 13 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 30.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (605) 393-2812
Resources & Links
District
Rapid City Area School District 51-4- District Enrollment
- 12,432
- Schools in District
- 26
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,380
- District Rank
- #14 of 24
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