How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elkton School District 05-3 | McLaughlin School District 15-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elkton, South Dakota | McLaughlin, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 441 | 442 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elkton School District 05-3 | McLaughlin School District 15-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,628 | $19,882 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.4% | 61.7% |
| State Revenue | 12.6% | 24.8% |
| Local Revenue | 75.0% | 13.5% |
Elkton School District 05-3
Federal State Local
McLaughlin School District 15-2
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elkton School District 05-3 | McLaughlin School District 15-2 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 0.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 96.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.8% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elkton School District 05-3 | McLaughlin School District 15-2 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 402:1 | 161:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.1% | 39.0% |
School Types
Elkton School District 05-3
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
McLaughlin School District 15-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.