Lakota Language Immersion - 23 serves 14 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakota Language Immersion - 23's student population of 14 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
14 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakota Language Immersion - 23 is 0.35, which is less 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
7:1
12:1

American Indian
79%
14%

Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%

Black
n/a
3%
White
7%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
31%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lakota Language Immersion - 23?
14 students attend Lakota Language Immersion - 23.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lakota Language Immersion - 23 students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakota Language Immersion - 23?
Lakota Language Immersion - 23 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lakota Language Immersion - 23 offer ?
Lakota Language Immersion - 23 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Lakota Language Immersion - 23 part of?
Lakota Language Immersion - 23 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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