Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rapid City Online Elementary - 94 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rapid City Online Elementary - 94's student population of 22 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rapid City Online Elementary - 94 is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
9%
14%
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
23%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
45%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rapid City Online Elementary - 94?
22 students attend Rapid City Online Elementary - 94.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rapid City Online Elementary - 94 students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rapid City Online Elementary - 94?
Rapid City Online Elementary - 94 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rapid City Online Elementary - 94 offer ?
Rapid City Online Elementary - 94 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rapid City Online Elementary - 94 part of?
Rapid City Online Elementary - 94 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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