- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wolsey, SD
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 468010000783
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wolsey · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wolsey, SD.
School address
District: Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468010000783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 468010000783 · Wolsey, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 13.2:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 (96 students)
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
145 students
- Wolsey Wessing
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
96 students
- Wolsey Wessing
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
75 students
What this shows Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 compares
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 48% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 reports $12,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
How many students attend Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02?
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wolsey, SD. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02?
15.1% of students at Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Wolsey, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02?
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Wolsey?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wolsey, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6?
Besides Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02, Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 also operates Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 (96 students) and Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 (75 students). See the Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 district page for the complete list.