Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Corral Drive Elementary - 21 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corral Drive Elementary - 21 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Corral Drive Elementary - 21's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Corral Drive Elementary - 21 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corral Drive Elementary - 21 is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corral Drive Elementary - 21's ranking?
Corral Drive Elementary - 21 is ranked #65 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Corral Drive Elementary - 21 often compared to?
Corral Drive Elementary - 21is often viewed alongside schools like Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Corral Drive Elementary - 21?
467 students attend Corral Drive Elementary - 21.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Corral Drive Elementary - 21 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corral Drive Elementary - 21?
Corral Drive Elementary - 21 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Corral Drive Elementary - 21 offer ?
Corral Drive Elementary - 21 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Corral Drive Elementary - 21 part of?
Corral Drive Elementary - 21 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
School Reviews
5 8/18/2020
The teachers at Corral Drive are amazing. They create engaging lessons for the students to help them learn the content. I am proud that my children attended the school.
2 6/29/2016
Simply put, there are better choices for schools out there. The method of teaching is neither productive or efficient -- as a former student of Corral Drive Elementary, I can attest to this. Material taught in the classroom is well below average.
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