Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wessington Springs Elementary - 02's ranking?
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is ranked #435 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wessington Springs Elementary - 02?
145 students attend Wessington Springs Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wessington Springs Elementary - 02?
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 offer ?
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 part of?
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is part of Wessington Springs School District 36-2.
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