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3 schools in Smee School District 15-3

South Dakota · 174 students · 1 city

3 public K-12 schools operate under Smee School District 15-3 in South Dakota, teaching roughly 174 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Smee School District 15-3

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
174
-26 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Wakpala Elementary - 02WakpalaElementaryKG-0595
Wakpala Middle School - 04WakpalaMiddle06-0841
Wakpala High School - 01WakpalaHigh09-1238

About Smee School District 15-3

Smee School District 15-3 is a thinly populated public-school district in South Dakota. The district maintains 3 schools and hosts approximately 174 students.

For a sense of the school types, Smee School District 15-3 comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Smee School District 15-3 runs about 58 students per campus, 72% below the state mean of roughly 208.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 13%: 200 students in SY 2017-18 versus 174 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Smee School District 15-3 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Smee School District 15-3?
Smee School District 15-3 operates 3 public K-12 schools in South Dakota, serving approximately 174 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Smee School District 15-3?
Smee School District 15-3 includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Smee School District 15-3?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 is the largest public school in Smee School District 15-3 by enrollment, with approximately 95 students.
What grade levels does Smee School District 15-3 serve?
Smee School District 15-3 schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 3 campuses.