How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | Wessington Springs School District 36-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Wessington Springs, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 25,123 | 422 |
| Number of Schools | 42 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 21.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | Wessington Springs School District 36-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,493 | $14,251 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.9% | 10.5% |
| State Revenue | 33.1% | 27.4% |
| Local Revenue | 48.1% | 62.1% |
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Federal State Local
Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | Wessington Springs School District 36-2 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.5% | 91.5% |
| African American | 12.6% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.9% | 3.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 0.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.4% | 13.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | Wessington Springs School District 36-2 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 66 | — |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 373.7:1 | 65.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.0% | 10.1% |
School Types
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.