Jefferson Building - 64 serves 98 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 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Building - 64 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson Building - 64's student population of 98 students has grown by 237% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
700 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Building - 64 is 0.66, 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
7:1
12:1
American Indian
29%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
49%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
73%
6%
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?
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?
98 students attend Jefferson Building - 64.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jefferson Building - 64 students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Building - 64?
Jefferson Building - 64 has a student ration of 7:1, 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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