Rock Creek Grant School serves 50 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Creek Grant School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rock Creek Grant School's student population of 50 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rock Creek Grant School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
34%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rock Creek Grant School?
50 students attend Rock Creek Grant School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rock Creek Grant School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock Creek Grant School?
Rock Creek Grant School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rock Creek Grant School offer ?
Rock Creek Grant School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Creek Grant School part of?
Rock Creek Grant School is part of Rock Creek Grant School District.
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