How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lake Preston School District 38-3 | Smee School District 15-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Preston, South Dakota | Wakpala, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 187 | 188 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lake Preston School District 38-3 | Smee School District 15-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,235 | $23,649 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.7% | 68.3% |
| State Revenue | 20.8% | 27.6% |
| Local Revenue | 70.5% | 4.2% |
Lake Preston School District 38-3
Federal State Local
Smee School District 15-3
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lake Preston School District 38-3 | Smee School District 15-3 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 1.5% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.8% | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 94.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.5% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lake Preston School District 38-3 | Smee School District 15-3 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 71:1 | 122.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.6% | 40.7% |
School Types
Lake Preston School District 38-3
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Smee School District 15-3
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.