How do these districts compare?
| Metric | De Smet School District 38-2 | Kadoka Area School District 35-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | De Smet, South Dakota | Kadoka, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 327 | 328 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | De Smet School District 38-2 | Kadoka Area School District 35-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,208 | $17,201 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.0% | 43.3% |
| State Revenue | 22.4% | 23.8% |
| Local Revenue | 63.6% | 32.8% |
De Smet School District 38-2
Federal State Local
Kadoka Area School District 35-2
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | De Smet School District 38-2 | Kadoka Area School District 35-2 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.4% | 56.2% |
| African American | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 41.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.2% | 33.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | De Smet School District 38-2 | Kadoka Area School District 35-2 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 301.7:1 | 188:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.5% | 11.7% |
School Types
De Smet School District 38-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Kadoka Area School District 35-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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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.