Letcher, SD town hall & government
How to reach Letcher's own government.
Sanborn Central School District 55-5
Letcher's K–12 school district, shared with Afton, Artesian, Benedict, Butler, Diana and Letcher. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from South Dakota districts overall: 50% local, 31% state, 19% federal
- Local 66%
- State 27%
- Federal 7%
Of the $16,335 per pupil, $9,502 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Letcher kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Letcher pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate. In a town this small the survey estimate has a wide margin.
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Who represents Letcher
Letcher is represented in Congress by Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds and Representative Dusty Johnson. Larry Rhoden is governor.