Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08's student population of 368 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
700 acres
School Motto
Inspire – Innovate – Excel
School Rankings
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 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 Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
49%
14%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
21%
66%
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08's ranking?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is ranked #597 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 often compared to?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08is 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
368 students attend Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 students are American Indian, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 offer ?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 part of?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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