Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wolsey, South Dakota 57384 · Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6
#166 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota
#25139 of 50,301 nationally
About Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 is a public elementary located in Wolsey, in the Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 school district of South Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 145 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 166th of 226 ranked elementary schools in South Dakota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 145.
There are 3 schools in Wolsey; Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
Warner Elementary - 02
Warner · Public elementary · Grades K–5
145 students
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
Wessington Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
145 students
Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02
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143 students
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
Mobridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
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Canistota Elementary - 02
Canistota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
141 students
Estelline Elementary - 02
Estelline · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 a good school?
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 has a Success Index (US) of 50.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #166 of 226 in South Dakota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 ranks #166 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota and #25139 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02?
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 had 145 students in 2025.
Is Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 a elementary school or a high school?
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.