- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.4 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 468010000546 · Wolsey, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 15:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 (145 students)
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 5.4 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolsey Wessing
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
145 students
- Wolsey Wessing
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
96 students
- This school
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
75 students
What this shows Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 compares
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,744
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 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.
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
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 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
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~75 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), down 7.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.