Jefferson Building - 64 serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Building - 64's student population of 35 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 128% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
700 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Building - 64 is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
34%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
52%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
73%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Building - 64?
The graduation rate of Jefferson Building - 64 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Jefferson Building - 64?
35 students attend Jefferson Building - 64.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jefferson Building - 64 students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Building - 64?
Jefferson Building - 64 has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jefferson Building - 64 offer ?
Jefferson Building - 64 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jefferson Building - 64 part of?
Jefferson Building - 64 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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