How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Big Stone City School District 25-1 | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Big Stone City, South Dakota | Rapid City, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 85 | 12,747 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.7:1 | 17.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Big Stone City School District 25-1 | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,847 | $10,377 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| State Revenue | 6.5% | 26.7% |
| Local Revenue | 72.9% | 54.3% |
Big Stone City School District 25-1
Federal State Local
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Big Stone City School District 25-1 | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 54.8% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.7% | 20.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 12.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.1% | 36.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Big Stone City School District 25-1 | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 499.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.0% | 28.0% |
School Types
Big Stone City School District 25-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.