How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Wessington Springs School District 36-2 | White River School District 47-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wessington Springs, South Dakota | White River, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 422 | 419 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 34.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Wessington Springs School District 36-2 | White River School District 47-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,820 | $17,516 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.5% | 53.4% |
| State Revenue | 27.4% | 31.7% |
| Local Revenue | 62.1% | 15.0% |
Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Federal State Local
White River School District 47-1
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Wessington Springs School District 36-2 | White River School District 47-1 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 8.5% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.3% | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.6% | 84.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.1% | 97.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Wessington Springs School District 36-2 | White River School District 47-1 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 87.3:1 | 110.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.3% | 36.1% |
School Types
Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
White River School District 47-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.