Wessington Springs School District 36-2
461 Students
7 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 425 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 14 |
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White425 (92.2%)
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Hispanic19 (4.1%)
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American Indian14 (3.0%)
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Two or More2 (0.4%)
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Black1 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
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 |
Schools in Wessington Springs School District 36-2
Found 7 Schools
Charter School
16 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
Charter School
145 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Charter School
5 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
Charter School
94 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School
138 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School
41 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
Charter School
22 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th