At a glance
Reported students
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
0.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota middle enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 165 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
322
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09: 2 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
0.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 7
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.5:1
What the reported data says about Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in Spearfish. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Spearfish School District 40-2. NCES reports 2 students for 2024–25.
Among 165 middle schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 75 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 0.8:1, below the South Dakota median of 13.1:1 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 (50%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (50%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
- 1How do the reported 0.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.55 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
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native50%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Spearfish School District 40-2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Spearfish Middle School - 05
Middle · Grades 06–08
545 reported students
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10
High · Grades 09–12
21 reported students
Mountain View Elementary - 08
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
168 reported students
West Elementary - 03
Elementary · Grades 01–02
322 reported students
Creekside Elementary - 07
Elementary · Grades 03–05
553 reported students
Spearfish High School - 01
High · Grades 09–12
787 reported students
Public schools near Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills - 08 Middle · Black Hills Special Services Cooperative | 04–08 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 High · Spearfish School District 40-2 | 09–12 | 21 | under 0.1 mi |
| Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 07 High · Black Hills Special Services Cooperative | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mountain View Elementary - 08 Elementary · Spearfish School District 40-2 | KG–KG | 168 | 1.8 mi |
| Spearfish Middle School - 05 Middle · Spearfish School District 40-2 | 06–08 | 545 | 2.5 mi |
| Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 Middle · Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 | 06–08 | 139 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
What grades does Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 serve?
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 reports grades 04–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in Spearfish School District 40-2.
How many students attend Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09?
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 reported 2 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 165 South Dakota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 7 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09?
The calculated ratio is 0.8:1, based on 2 students and 2.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Spearfish School District 40-2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 in?
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 is part of Spearfish School District 40-2, based in Spearfish, SD, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills - 08 (under 0.1 mi), Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 (under 0.1 mi), Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 07 (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.