How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lake Preston Elementary - 02 | Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Preston, SD | De Smet, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 96 | 176 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.1:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lake Preston Elementary - 02 | Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,235 | $13,208 |
| District | Lake Preston School District 38-3 | De Smet School District 38-2 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lake Preston Elementary - 02 | Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 86.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 6.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lake Preston Elementary - 02 | Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 87:1 | 448:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.