How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jones County School District 37-3 | Lake Preston School District 38-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Murdo, South Dakota | Lake Preston, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 184 | 187 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jones County School District 37-3 | Lake Preston School District 38-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,772 | $17,235 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.3% | 8.7% |
| State Revenue | 25.2% | 20.8% |
| Local Revenue | 50.4% | 70.5% |
Jones County School District 37-3
Federal State Local
Lake Preston School District 38-3
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jones County School District 37-3 | Lake Preston School District 38-3 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 91.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.9% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.5% | 23.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jones County School District 37-3 | Lake Preston School District 38-3 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 122.7:1 | 71:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.9% | 13.6% |
School Types
Jones County School District 37-3
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Lake Preston School District 38-3
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.