Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wolsey Wessington 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wolsey Wessington Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 402.4 square miles in Wolsey, SD. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02's student population of 145 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wolsey Wessington 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 Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 is 0.17, 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
#552 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Hispanic
7%
9%
White
91%
66%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02's ranking?
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 is ranked #552 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02?
145 students attend Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02?
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 offer ?
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 part of?
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 is part of Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6.
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