Oakwood, SD town hall & government
How to reach Oakwood's own government.
Sioux Valley School District 05-5
Oakwood's K–12 school district, shared with Bruce, Sinai, Volga, Volga, Oslo and Brookings. 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 52%
- State 41%
- Federal 7%
Of the $11,650 per pupil, $6,930 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.
Also serving Oakwood: Arlington School District 38-1 ($14,017 per pupil).
Which schools Oakwood kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Oakwood 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 Oakwood
Oakwood is represented in Congress by Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds and Representative Dusty Johnson. Larry Rhoden is governor.