WESSINGTON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY - 02
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wessington Springs School District 36-2 school district, located in Wessington Springs, SD with about 180 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wessington Springs Elementary, located at 904 2nd St NE in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s educational system. As part of the Wessington Springs School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and personal development, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere characteristic of a rural South Dakota community.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, leveraging its small-town setting to encourage strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families. Through its official website, http://www.wessingtonsprings.k12.sd.us, the district provides resources and updates that keep parents informed and involved in school activities. Dedicated to academic excellence and character growth, Wessington Springs Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the youngest members of the community and ensuring they are equipped with the foundational tools necessary for lifelong learning.
For more information, contact Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 at (605) 539-1754 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
WESSINGTON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY - 02 is a public Title I school in Wessington Springs, SD with about 180 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wessington Springs School District 36-2
- Total Students:
- 180
- Teachers:
- 14.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 180 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESSINGTON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.