Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

Wessington Springs School District 36-2
904 2nd St NE
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
152 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
152
Total Students
14.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    143 (94.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Phone: (605)539-1754
Website: http://www.wessingtonsprings.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 23
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 23
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94
Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Charter School 14 Students
904 2nd St NE
Wessington Springs, SD 57382 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th