Enrollment
5
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 467746001380
Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94 — Wessington Springs, SD
Federal NCES profile for Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wessington Springs School District 36-2 · South Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94 reports 5 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 5 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wessington Springs School District 36-2 spends $14,251 per pupil district-wide, below the South Dakota average of $16,140 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.1% from local sources (property taxes), 27.4% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$14,251
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Dakota avg of $16,140
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 5 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 5 Top 3% in South Dakota — larger than 97% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 467746001380
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 5:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wessington Springs School District 36-2, which includes Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94.
$14,251
Per student
-12%
vs South Dakota
Avg $16,140
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 27.4%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94
How many students attend Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94?
Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94 has 5 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Wessington Springs, SD.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94?
The largest demographic group at Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94 is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Wessington Springs, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94?
Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94 has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.