At a glance
Reported students
605
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 316 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424.5
Valley View Elementary - 13: 605 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 539
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Valley View Elementary - 13
Valley View Elementary - 13 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rapid City. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Rapid City Area School District 51-4. NCES reports 605 students for 2024–25.
Among 316 elementary schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 149.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above the South Dakota median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.1%) and multiracial (14.5%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Valley View Elementary - 13
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.1%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial14.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
General Beadle Elementary - 01
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10
Elementary · Grades KG–05
478 reported students
Corral Drive Elementary - 21
Elementary · Grades KG–05
439 reported students
Grandview Elementary - 06
Elementary · Grades KG–05
431 reported students
Pinedale Elementary - 11
Elementary · Grades KG–05
377 reported students
Public schools near Valley View Elementary - 13
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | PK–05 | 486 | 1.2 mi |
| Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | PK–05 | 328 | 3.6 mi |
| Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | KG–05 | 368 | 3.7 mi |
| General Beadle Elementary - 01 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | PK–05 | 483 | 3.8 mi |
| Grandview Elementary - 06 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | KG–05 | 431 | 4.2 mi |
| South Park Elementary - 16 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | KG–05 | 313 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Elementary - 13
What grades does Valley View Elementary - 13 serve?
Valley View Elementary - 13 reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
How many students attend Valley View Elementary - 13?
Valley View Elementary - 13 reported 605 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 316 South Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 539 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary - 13?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 605 students and 34.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley View Elementary - 13 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley View Elementary - 13 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Rapid City Area School District 51-4 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley View Elementary - 13 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Valley View Elementary - 13 in?
Valley View Elementary - 13 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4, based in Rapid City, SD, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley View Elementary - 13?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rapid Valley Elementary - 12 (1.2 mi), Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 (3.6 mi), Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.