How many students attend Wessington Springs Elementary - 02?

In the 2023-24 school year, 140 students attended Wessington Springs Elementary - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Wessington Springs Elementary - 02?

Students at Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 attend?

Students who attend Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend: Middle : Wessington Springs Junior High - 04 High : Wessington Springs High School - 01

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

Students who attend Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.1%

Hispanic:

2.1%

American Indian:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.68. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wessington Springs School District 36-2. Racial makeup is: White (97.1%), Hispanic (2.1%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wessington Springs School District 36-2. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is 10.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Wessington Springs School District 36-2! (See more...)

Compare Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 all students at Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	72.29	37^th	187	80.2%
2004	60.23	93^rd	189	50.8%
2005	45.27	142^nd	194	26.8%
2006	66.52	67^th	197	66.0%
2007	39.59	148^th	194	23.7%
2008	39.59	155^th	194	20.1%
2009	30.84	163^rd	196	16.8%
2010	32.46	168^th	206	18.4%
2011	40.94	156^th	205	23.9%
2012	28.23	179^th	214	16.4%
2013	44.88	144^th	201	28.4%
2015	29.21	170^th	209	18.7%
2016	33.56	156^th	206	24.3%
2017	35.42	154^th	207	25.6%
2018	52.23	106^th	204	48.0%
2019	46.33	117^th	206	43.2%
2021	56.87	93^rd	202	54.0%
2022	47.55	110^th	202	45.5%
2023	42.68	123^rd	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	36^th	163	77.9%
2023	40.45	96^th	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
2018	48.92	97^th	170	42.9%
2019	43.34	95^th	160	40.6%
2021	56.17	69^th	157	56.1%
2022	39.03	99^th	154	35.7%
2023	25.86	130^th	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
2018	39.57	123^rd	186	33.9%
2019	38.10	133^rd	191	30.4%
2021	50.46	97^th	185	47.6%
2022	43.71	115^th	184	37.5%
2023	36.97	129^th	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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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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
2024	136	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	140

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

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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
2024	140	13.5	10.3	37.1

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
2024	140	13.5	10.3	37.1

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 117^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 123^rd 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)	65.4	57.9	7.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)	58.6	52.2	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)	50	57.9	7.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)	44.8	47.8	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)	38.9	30.8	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)	41.7	35.7	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)	44.4	23.1	21.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)	37.5	21.4	16.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)	60.9	42.1	18.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)	57.7	39.1	18.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)	47.8	26.3	21.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)	42.3	21.7	20.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)	43.5	42.1	1.4%
5th Grade Science (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)	38.5	34.8	3.7%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)	38.1	43.5	5.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)	40	38.7	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)	38.1	39.1	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)	32	32.3	0.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)	52.3	44.6	7.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)	51.5	46.8	4.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Wessington Springs Elementary - 02)	45.5	37.8	7.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)	37.3	29.3	8%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	162	152	6.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	155	143	7.7%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.1%	34.2%	2.1%

Schools Near Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-6	904 2nd St NE	Wessington Springs	57382	Jerauld County	Wessington Springs School District 36-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 539-1754	140	14	10.3	37.1%	136 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				56.3			52.9				50.0			47.1				$12,171	$1,894	$10,276
Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94	Public, Virtual	K-6	904 2nd St NE	Wessington Springs	57382	Jerauld County	Wessington Springs School District 36-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 539-9500	7	0	140.0		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$7,450	$600	$6,849
Woonsocket Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-8	101 N 2nd Ave	Woonsocket	57385	Sanborn County	Woonsocket School District 55-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 796-4431	193	13	14.8	42.5%	176 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	32.1	149^th of 201 public elementary schools	25.9%		39.5	130^th of 204 public elementary schools	36.3%	19	40.0	37.5	30.0	35.3	50.0	45.5	39.5	55.0	45.8	30.0	41.2	56.3	68.2	49.6	35.0	50.0	42.9	$10,679	$1,101	$9,578
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05	Public	K-8	23064 365th Ave	Wessington Springs	57382	Jerauld County	Wessington Springs School District 36-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 539-9311	19	1	16.9		19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$11,882	$1,502	$10,380

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