Rapid City Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction RAPID CITY, MI Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Traverse City, MI SchoolScore™ C (68)
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Rapid City Elementary School
RAPID CITY, MI 49676
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (68)
70
Students
6.0
Teachers
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
(231)331-6121
Phone
http://www.kpschools.com
Website

Rapid City Elementary School is a public school administered by the Kalkaska Public Schools district in RAPID CITY, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 70 students enrolled; a 11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
70.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 81% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.67:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 26% better
Free Lunch %
77.1%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 40% worse
School Details
School Name
Rapid City Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
262005005686
State School ID
MI-40040-03150
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5258 RIVER RD
City
RAPID CITY
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49676
County
Kalkaska County
Metro Area
Traverse City, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2601
State Leg. Upper
26036
State Leg. Lower
26104
Latitude
44.835
Longitude
-85.2804
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
70
Total Students
👩‍🏫
6.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
6.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)6.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 54 77.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Kalkaska Public Schools
LEAID
2620050
State LEA ID
MI-40040
Phone
(231)258-9109
Website
http://www.kpschools.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
KALKASKA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$26,480K
Federal Revenue
$4,048K
State Revenue
$10,773K
Local Revenue
$11,659K
Total Expenditure
$30,464K
Instruction Exp.
$13,590K
Support Services
$6,482K
Other Current Exp.
$1,197K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Rapid City Elementary School

1
Elk Rapids High School
ELK RAPIDS · High
6.9 mi
2
Sunrise Academy
ELK RAPIDS · High
6.9 mi
3
Mill Creek Elementary School
WILLIAMSBURG · Elementary
6.9 mi
4
Mill Creek Academy
WILLIAMSBURG · Elementary
6.9 mi
5
Cherryland Middle School
ELK RAPIDS · Middle
6.9 mi
6
Lakeland Elementary School
ELK RAPIDS · Elementary
7.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rapid City Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Rapid City Elementary School?
70 students are enrolled at Rapid City Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Rapid City Elementary School have?
Rapid City Elementary School has 6.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Rapid City Elementary School serve?
Rapid City Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Rapid City Elementary School a charter school?
Rapid City Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Rapid City Elementary School located in?
Rapid City Elementary School is located in the Traverse City, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Rapid City Elementary School belong to?
Rapid City Elementary School is part of the Kalkaska Public Schools school district.
How much does Kalkaska Public Schools spend per student?
The Kalkaska Public Schools district spends approximately $435,200,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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