Serving 140 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 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02's student population of 140 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 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 0.15, 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
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6
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?
140 students attend Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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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