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McLaughlin Elementary School

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McLaughlin Elementary School is a public school in Mc Laughlin, South Dakota that is part of Mclaughlin School Dist 15-2. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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601 Main St

Mc Laughlin, SD 57642 View local requests

https://www.mclaughlin.k12.sd.us/elementary

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McLaughlin Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

McLaughlin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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McLaughlin Elementary School

$7,987

raised using DonorsChoose

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project for books

project for art supplies

McLaughlin Elementary School has received support from 19 individuals from South Dakota and 34 individuals out-of-state.

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McLaughlin Elementary School

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