Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

Summary:

Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving 152 students in grades PK-6 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics below the state averages, but stronger performance in the early grades and in 5th-grade Science.

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 93rd out of 202 South Dakota elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 123rd out of 204 in 2022-2023. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 1 star to 3 stars. Interestingly, the school's female students and White students have outperformed their peers, suggesting potential disparities in student group outcomes that the school may need to address.

Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is part of the Wessington Springs School District 36-2, and its performance can be compared to nearby schools like Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 and Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94, which have different student populations and academic profiles. By understanding these differences, the district can identify strategies to improve the overall quality of education for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 904 2nd St NE
       Wessington Springs, SD  57382


(605) 539-1754

District: Wessington Springs School District 36-2

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,171 Help


Students who attend Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Wessington Springs Junior High - 04
High:    Wessington Springs High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.1%
Hispanic:
5.3%
African American:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wessington Springs School District 36-2.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is $12,171, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Wessington Springs School District 36-2!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.29 37th 187 80.2%
2004 60.23 93rd 189 50.8%
2005 45.27 142nd 194 26.8%
2006 66.52 67th 197 66.0%
2007 39.59 148th 194 23.7%
2008 39.59 155th 194 20.1%
2009 30.84 163rd 196 16.8%
2010 32.46 168th 206 18.4%
2011 40.94 156th 205 23.9%
2012 28.23 179th 214 16.4%
2013 44.88 144th 201 28.4%
2015 29.21 170th 209 18.7%
2016 33.56 156th 206 24.3%
2017 35.42 154th 207 25.6%
2018 52.23 106th 204 48.0%
2019 46.33 117th 206 43.2%
2021 56.87 93rd 202 54.0%
2022 47.55 110th 202 45.5%
2023 42.68 123rd 204 39.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.43 36th 163 77.9%
2023 40.45 96th 154 37.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.92 97th 170 42.9%
2019 43.34 95th 160 40.6%
2021 56.17 69th 157 56.1%
2022 39.03 99th 154 35.7%
2023 25.86 130th 166 21.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.57 123rd 186 33.9%
2019 38.10 133rd 191 30.4%
2021 50.46 97th 185 47.6%
2022 43.71 115th 184 37.5%
2023 36.97 129th 185 30.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 328 328
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 310 310
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 246 246
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 246 246
1993 233 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1994 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1995 118 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 120
1996 118 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 120
1997 134 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 136
1998 101 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 105
1999 106 0 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 112
2000 112 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 115
2001 70 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 74
2002 104 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 106
2003 104 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 106
2004 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2005 114 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2006 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2007 96 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2008 90 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2009 108 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2010 131 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2011 132 0 0 10 1 0 0 0 143
2012 141 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 147
2013 170 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 178
2014 167 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 177
2015 164 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 173
2016 180 1 0 15 0 0 0 0 196
2017 164 0 0 16 0 0 1 0 181
2018 171 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 180
2019 155 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 162
2020 144 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 151
2021 139 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 146
2022 151 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 157
2023 143 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 152

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 328 25.1 13.0 n/a
1990 310 22.0 14.0 n/a
1991 246 22.0 11.1 n/a
1992 246 22.0 11.1 n/a
1993 234 16.1 14.5 n/a
1994 135 16.3 8.3 n/a
1995 120 12.1 9.9 n/a
1996 120 12.1 9.9 n/a
1997 136 9.4 14.5 35.3
1998 105 9.8 10.7 63.8
1999 112 9.9 11.3 47.3
2000 115 10.9 10.6 53.9
2001 74 9.8 7.6 52.7
2002 106 9.5 11.2 35.8
2003 106 9.5 11.2 35.8
2004 102 9.8 10.4 41.2
2005 114 10.0 11.4 32.5
2006 58 9.6 6.0 86.2
2007 100 9.9 10.1 47
2008 96 10.9 8.8 35.4
2009 115 10.6 11.0 43.5
2010 138 11.1 12.4 48.6
2011 143 12.3 11.5 43.4
2012 147 12.3 11.8 36.1
2013 178 12.4 14.2 38.8
2014 177 12.4 14.2 33.9
2015 173 14.0 12.3 34.1
2016 196 13.0 15.0 31.1
2017 181 13.6 13.2 32
2018 180 14.3 12.5 28.3
2019 162 15.4 10.5 32.1
2020 151 13.4 11.2 32.5
2021 146 14.5 10.0 29.5
2022 157 14.4 10.8 8.9
2023 152 14.3 10.6 34.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 328 25.1 13.0 n/a
1990 310 22.0 14.0 n/a
1991 246 22.0 11.1 n/a
1992 246 22.0 11.1 n/a
1993 234 16.1 14.5 n/a
1994 135 16.3 8.3 n/a
1995 120 12.1 9.9 n/a
1996 120 12.1 9.9 n/a
1997 136 9.4 14.5 35.3
1998 105 9.8 10.7 63.8
1999 112 9.9 11.3 47.3
2000 115 10.9 10.6 53.9
2001 74 9.8 7.6 52.7
2002 106 9.5 11.2 35.8
2003 106 9.5 11.2 35.8
2004 102 9.8 10.4 41.2
2005 114 10.0 11.4 32.5
2006 58 9.6 6.0 86.2
2007 100 9.9 10.1 47
2008 96 10.9 8.8 35.4
2009 115 10.6 11.0 43.5
2010 138 11.1 12.4 48.6
2011 143 12.3 11.5 43.4
2012 147 12.3 11.8 36.1
2013 178 12.4 14.2 38.8
2014 177 12.4 14.2 33.9
2015 173 14.0 12.3 34.1
2016 196 13.0 15.0 31.1
2017 181 13.6 13.2 32
2018 180 14.3 12.5 28.3
2019 162 15.4 10.5 32.1
2020 151 13.4 11.2 32.5
2021 146 14.5 10.0 29.5
2022 157 14.4 10.8 8.9
2023 152 14.3 10.6 34.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,108 (9.8%) $10,180 (90.2%) $11,288
2021 $1,846 (15.6%) $10,000 (84.4%) $11,846
2022 $1,390 (11.6%) $10,615 (88.4%) $12,005
2023 $1,894 (15.6%) $10,276 (84.4%) $12,171

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 123rd of 204 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)65.457.9
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)58.652.2
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)5057.9
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)44.847.8
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)38.930.8
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)41.735.7
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)44.423.1
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)37.521.4
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)60.942.1
 18.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)57.739.1
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)47.826.3
 21.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)42.321.7
 20.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)43.542.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)38.143.5
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)4038.7
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)38.139.1
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)3232.3
 0.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)52.344.6
 7.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)51.546.8
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)45.537.8
 7.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)37.329.3
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students162152
 6.2%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White155143
 7.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.1%34.2%
 2.1%


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Students who attend Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wessington Springs Junior High - 04
High : Wessington Springs High School - 01

Students at Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 are 94% White, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Wessington Springs Elementary - 02.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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