How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 | Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Huron, SD | Wolsey, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 467 | 145 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.4% | 22.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 | Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,082 | $12,744 |
| District | Huron School District 02-2 | Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 | Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.0% | 91.0% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.8% | 6.9% |
| Asian | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 | Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 480:1 | 163:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.7% | 7.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.