Rapid City Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 5258 River Rd
       Rapid City, MI  49676


(231) 331-6121

District: Kalkaska Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
932nd of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,803 Help


Students who attend Rapid City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kalkaska Middle School
High:    Kalkaska High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  96

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Two or more races:
5.2%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.7% Help


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Compare Details Rapid City Elementary School ranks worse than 63.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Rapid City Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Kalkaska Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), two or more races (5.2%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Kalkaska Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rapid City Elementary School is 12.9. 1 elementary schools in the Kalkaska Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Rapid City Elementary School employs 7.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rapid City Elementary School is $16,803, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Kalkaska Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rapid City Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapid City Elementary School 932nd of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Rapid City Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kalkaska Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalkaska Public Schools 366th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rapid City Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rapid City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.59 1111th 1545 28.1%
2007 30.30 1315th 1565 16.0%
2008 37.74 1242nd 1577 21.2%
2009 44.77 1144th 1589 28.0%
2010 83.08 55th 1552 96.5%
2011 63.24 679th 1552 56.3%
2012 42.66 1007th 1566 35.7%
2013 47.76 886th 1563 43.3%
2014 46.57 891st 1533 41.9%
2015 23.32 1250th 1580 20.9%
2016 32.57 1070th 1548 30.9%
2017 33.62 971st 1466 33.8%
2018 16.66 1264th 1448 12.7%
2023 34.09 932nd 1470 36.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rapid City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.79 1096th 1397 21.5%
2023 40.89 785th 1350 41.9%
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Rank History for White students at Rapid City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.93 1212th 1253 3.3%
2023 24.14 949th 1198 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Rapid City Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 220 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1989 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1990 210 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1991 228 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1992 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1993 260 0 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 268
1994 208 0 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 149 1 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 159
1996 149 1 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 159
1997 142 4 2 1 7 n/a n/a 0 156
1998 122 2 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 131
1999 113 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 120
2000 98 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 103
2001 107 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 111
2002 116 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 122
2003 116 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 122
2004 120 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 125
2005 129 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 134
2006 122 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 125
2007 109 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 114
2008 102 n/a n/a 1 2 n/a n/a 0 105
2009 98 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2010 107 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2011 102 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 105
2012 89 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 91
2013 83 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 85
2014 70 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 74
2015 76 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 79
2016 82 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 87
2017 76 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 81
2018 87 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 92
2019 82 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 84
2020 82 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 87
2021 65 2 0 2 0 0 4 0 73
2022 86 1 0 2 0 0 5 0 94
2023 89 1 0 0 1 0 5 0 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rapid City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 221 n/a n/a n/a
1989 212 n/a n/a 30.2
1990 210 22.0 9.5 30
1991 228 n/a n/a n/a
1992 214 n/a n/a n/a
1993 268 n/a 0.0 0
1994 215 11.5 18.7 40.9
1995 159 8.4 18.9 49.7
1996 159 8.4 18.9 49.7
1997 156 9.0 17.3 52.6
1998 131 8.0 16.4 55.7
1999 120 8.0 15.0 40.8
2000 103 8.3 12.4 52.4
2001 111 8.8 12.6 63.1
2002 122 n/a n/a 58.2
2003 122 n/a n/a 58.2
2004 125 9.8 12.8 63.2
2005 134 8.8 15.2 59.7
2006 125 10.0 12.5 64.8
2007 114 6.4 17.8 72.8
2008 105 7.3 14.4 64.8
2009 102 8.3 12.3 65.7
2010 109 7.1 15.3 65.1
2011 105 6.9 15.2 54.3
2012 91 6.2 14.6 70.3
2013 85 7.7 11.0 64.7
2014 74 7.2 10.2 48.6
2015 79 7.0 11.2 54.4
2016 87 6.0 14.5 47.1
2017 81 6.6 12.2 64.2
2018 92 6.6 13.9 71.7
2019 84 6.4 13.1 78.6
2020 87 8.4 10.3 73.6
2021 73 7.4 9.8 80.8
2022 94 8.5 11.0 81.9
2023 96 7.4 12.9 92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rapid City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 221 n/a n/a n/a
1989 212 n/a n/a 30.2
1990 210 22.0 9.5 30
1991 228 n/a n/a n/a
1992 214 n/a n/a n/a
1993 268 n/a 0.0 0
1994 215 11.5 18.7 40.9
1995 159 8.4 18.9 49.7
1996 159 8.4 18.9 49.7
1997 156 9.0 17.3 52.6
1998 131 8.0 16.4 55.7
1999 120 8.0 15.0 40.8
2000 103 8.3 12.4 52.4
2001 111 8.8 12.6 63.1
2002 122 n/a n/a 58.2
2003 122 n/a n/a 58.2
2004 125 9.8 12.8 63.2
2005 134 8.8 15.2 59.7
2006 125 10.0 12.5 64.8
2007 114 6.4 17.8 72.8
2008 105 7.3 14.4 64.8
2009 102 8.3 12.3 65.7
2010 109 7.1 15.3 65.1
2011 105 6.9 15.2 54.3
2012 91 6.2 14.6 70.3
2013 85 7.7 11.0 64.7
2014 74 7.2 10.2 48.6
2015 79 7.0 11.2 54.4
2016 87 6.0 14.5 47.1
2017 81 6.6 12.2 64.2
2018 92 6.6 13.9 71.7
2019 84 6.4 13.1 78.6
2020 87 8.4 10.3 73.6
2021 73 7.4 9.8 80.8
2022 94 8.5 11.0 81.9
2023 96 7.4 12.9 92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rapid City Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,988 (14.4%) $11,790 (85.6%) $13,778
2020 $1,695 (12.4%) $12,006 (87.6%) $13,701
2021 $2,685 (15.8%) $14,303 (84.2%) $16,988
2022 $2,842 (16.9%) $13,962 (83.1%) $16,803

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rapid City Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8496
 14.3%
African American11
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White8289
 8.5%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.6%92.7%
 14.1%


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Students at Rapid City Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended Rapid City Elementary School.

Rapid City Elementary School ranks 932nd of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rapid City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kalkaska Middle School
High : Kalkaska High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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