School Overview
Wolsey-Wessington Elementary, located in the rural community of Wolsey, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational anchor for students in the region. As part of the Wolsey-Wessington School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth and community involvement. The school operates with a focus on preparing young learners for success in higher grades by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with the personal attention often found in smaller, close-knit school districts.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Wolsey-Wessington community, often prioritizing the development of strong relationships between educators, students, and families. Through their official district website, the school maintains clear communication with parents regarding academic programming, extracurricular activities, and district news. By utilizing the resources available through their status as a public institution in South Dakota, the elementary school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle and high school within the district.
166
Total Students
11.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
Demographic Student Count
White153
Hispanic11
Black1
Two or More1
  • White
    153 (92.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (6.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6
Phone: (605)883-4221
Website: http://www.wolsey-wessington.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 22
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten22
Kindergarten20
Grade 119
Grade 225
Grade 328
Grade 426
Grade 526
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9054.2%
Male7645.8%