Lincoln Building - 44 serves 29 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Building - 44 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lincoln Building - 44's student population of 29 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln Building - 44 is 0.57, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
27%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
59%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lincoln Building - 44?
29 students attend Lincoln Building - 44.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lincoln Building - 44 students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Building - 44?
Lincoln Building - 44 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln Building - 44 offer ?
Lincoln Building - 44 offers enrollment in grades 12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Building - 44 part of?
Lincoln Building - 44 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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