How do these schools compare?
| Metric | McLaughlin Elementary - 02 | Timber Lake Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | McLaughlin, SD | Timber Lake, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 203 | 185 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 27.6% |
| 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 | McLaughlin Elementary - 02 | Timber Lake Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,882 | $19,724 |
| District | McLaughlin School District 15-2 | Timber Lake School District 20-3 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | McLaughlin Elementary - 02 | Timber Lake Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.0% | 37.3% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 94.6% | 58.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 2.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | McLaughlin Elementary - 02 | Timber Lake Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 161:1 | 143:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.5% | 5.4% |
| 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.