Enrollment
70
Elementary
DISTRICT 294 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KALKASKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 262005005686
Rapid City Elementary School
5258 RIVER RD, RAPID CITY, MI 49676 · (231) 331-6121 · Kalkaska County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL70 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
54 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 15 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 11 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 12 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 9 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 11 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 12 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (15) is 25% larger than its 5th grade class (12).
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Kalkaska Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
QUIET COMMUNITY
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City Elementary School this school | 70 | 77.1% | N/A |
| Hillsdale Preparatory School HILLSDALE | 60 | 71.7% | N/A |
| Ashley Elementary School ASHLEY | 60 | 75.0% | N/A |
| OwendaleGagetown Elementary School OWENDALE | 67 | 88.1% | N/A |
| Rose City School Rose City | 103 | 82.5% | N/A |
| Drummond Island Elem School DRUMMOND ISLAND | 53 | 66.0% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Rapid City Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 70 | #1,579 of 1,630 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
70
-3 (-4%) vs 2020
-69% since 1990-91, when it was 228
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
was 10.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 70 | 6 | 11.7:1 | 77% (54) |
| 2023-24 | 85 | 6.4 | 13.3:1 | 86% (73) |
| 2022-23 | 96 | 7.4 | 13.0:1 | 93% (89) |
| 2020-21 | 73 | 7 | 10.4:1 | 81% (59) |
| 2017-18 | 92 | 6.6 | 13.9:1 | 72% (66) |
| 2015-16 | 87 | 6 | 14.5:1 | 47% (41) |
| 2010-11 | 105 | 6 | 17.5:1 | 54% (57) |
| 2000-01 | 111 | 8 | 13.9:1 | 63% (70) |
| 1990-91 | 228 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rapid City Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (92 to 70); teachers down 9% (6.6 to 6).
About Rapid City Elementary School
At 5258 RIVER RD in RAPID CITY, Michigan, Rapid City Elementary School operates as a small elementary school. The school's enrollment of 70 students covers pre-K through 5. Statewide, elementary schools in Michigan average about 369 students each.
Rapid City Elementary School is one school in Kalkaska Public Schools, a system of 4 schools with 1,333 students.
About 91% of the student body at Rapid City Elementary School is White. Other reported shares: 4% multiracial. The White share in Kalkaska County as a whole is similar, at about 93%. Pick two students at random and there is a 16% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
At Rapid City Elementary School, 6 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 11.7:1. That is lower than the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Roughly 77% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The 55% average for public schools in Kalkaska County is 22 points lower.
According to the American Community Survey, in Kalkaska County, the median household income is $68,578, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 19% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. There are 8 public schools in Kalkaska County, enrolling about 1,728 students in all.
The shortest distance from Rapid City Elementary School to another public school is about 6.9 miles, to Sunrise Academy. Other public schools within ten miles: at least 8.
Federal data place Rapid City Elementary School in the Rural: Distant locale, which means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
2024-25 enrollment was 70, a 4% decrease from 73 in 2020-21. The school's ratio rose from 10.4:1 to 11.7:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Rapid City Elementary School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Kalkaska County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,239
Census ACS
Median income
$68,578
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,728 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Kalkaska Public Schools
- Kalkaska Elementary SchoolElementary · 517 students
- Kalkaska High SchoolHigh · 439 students
- Kalkaska Middle SchoolMiddle · 307 students
- Cherry Street Intermediate SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- Sunrise Academy6.9 mi · 21
- Elk Rapids High School6.9 mi · 360
- Mill Creek Academy6.9 mi · 233
- Cherryland Middle School6.9 mi · 277
- Lakeland Elementary School7.1 mi · 289
- Kalkaska Middle School8.0 mi · 307
Frequently asked questions
About Rapid City Elementary SchoolHow large is Rapid City Elementary School?
Rapid City Elementary School enrolls approximately 70 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Rapid City Elementary School serve?
Rapid City Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Rapid City Elementary School?
Approximately 11.7:1 students per teacher at Rapid City Elementary School.
How diverse is Rapid City Elementary School?
Rapid City Elementary School reports a student body of 91% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is Rapid City Elementary School public or private?
Rapid City Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Kalkaska Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.