How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elkton School District 05-3 | McCook Central School District 43-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elkton, South Dakota | Salem, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 441 | 434 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 15.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elkton School District 05-3 | McCook Central School District 43-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,628 | $11,673 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.4% | 15.1% |
| State Revenue | 12.6% | 30.5% |
| Local Revenue | 75.0% | 54.5% |
Elkton School District 05-3
Federal State Local
McCook Central School District 43-7
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elkton School District 05-3 | McCook Central School District 43-7 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 93.9% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.8% | 14.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elkton School District 05-3 | McCook Central School District 43-7 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 402:1 | 123.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.1% | 13.0% |
School Types
Elkton School District 05-3
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
McCook Central School District 43-7
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.