Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
166 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 153 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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White153 (92.2 %)
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Hispanic11 (6.6 %)
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Black1 (0.6 %)
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Two or More1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 22 |
| Kindergarten | 20 |
| Grade 1 | 19 |
| Grade 2 | 25 |
| Grade 3 | 28 |
| Grade 4 | 26 |
| Grade 5 | 26 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 90 | 54.2% |
| Male | 76 | 45.8% |