Enrollment
75
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wolsey, SD
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 468010000546
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wolsey · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wolsey, SD.
School address
District: Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468010000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is a mid-sized middle school in Wolsey, South Dakota, enrolling 75 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 75 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 75 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 also operates Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 (145 students) and Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 (96 students) alongside Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 compares
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▲ 0% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,344
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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 75 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6, which includes Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03.
$12,344
Per student
-8%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 11.0%
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.
How Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~75 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
How many students attend Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03?
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 has 75 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wolsey, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03?
28.9% of students at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Wolsey, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03?
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Wolsey?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Wolsey on the city page.
Is Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 a good school?
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6?
Besides Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03, Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 also operates Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 (145 students) and Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 (96 students). See the Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 district page for the complete list.
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