Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Black Hawk Elementary - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Hawk Elementary - 03's student population of 305 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is 0.42, 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
#569 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
75%
66%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Hawk Elementary - 03's ranking?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is ranked #569 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Black Hawk Elementary - 03 often compared to?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03is often viewed alongside schools like Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Black Hawk Elementary - 03?
305 students attend Black Hawk Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Black Hawk Elementary - 03 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Hawk Elementary - 03?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Black Hawk Elementary - 03 offer ?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Black Hawk Elementary - 03 part of?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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