At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
203
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
100%+62.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
McLaughlin Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in McLaughlin, South Dakota. The school enrolls 203 students. It is part of the McLaughlin School District 15-2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
203 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMcLaughlin School District 15-2
County46031
CityMcLaughlin
ZIP57642
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID464638000415
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment203
White2.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native94.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.