Lincoln Building - 44 serves 23 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- 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
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Lincoln Building - 44's student population of 23 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln Building - 44 is 0.60, 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
23:1
12:1
American Indian
22%
14%
White
56%
66%
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lincoln Building - 44?
23 students attend Lincoln Building - 44.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lincoln Building - 44 students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, and 22% 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 23:1, 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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