Wessington Springs School District 36-2

District Overview
Located at 302 Dakota Ave N in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, the Wessington Springs School District 36-2 serves as an active, fully operational public education system designed to meet the needs of its local community. Set within a remote rural environment, this traditional, non-charter district offers a seamless educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Overseeing seven operational educational facilities, the district currently supports a cohesive student body of 461 children, offering comprehensive academic programming across all grade levels.

To deliver personalized instruction and robust student support, Wessington Springs School District 36-2 employs a dedicated team of over 112 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional backbone includes approximately 57 full-time teachers and 13 instructional aides, yielding an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio that fosters individual student success and focused classroom engagement. Supported by an additional 43 operational and administrative support staff, the district provides a safe, well-maintained, and well-resourced learning atmosphere. Families, students, and researchers interested in learning more are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at www.wessingtonsprings.k12.sd.us or contact their administrative offices directly at (605) 539-9311.
7
Total Schools
461
Total Students
56.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Demographic Student Count
White425
Hispanic19
Black1
Two or More2
American Indian14
  • White
    425 (92.2%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    14 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wessington Springs School District 36-2
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High2
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:7
Students:461*
Teachers (FTE):56.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.1