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Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08

1701 Downing St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 357 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 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08's student population of 357 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 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 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#597 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
42%
15-19%
51%
11-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
53%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
20%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 General Beadle Elementary - 01 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?
357 students attend Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 students are American Indian, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08?
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 14:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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