West Elementary - 03 serves 348 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Elementary - 03's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary - 03 is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Elementary - 03 often compared to?
West Elementary - 03is often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary - 07 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend West Elementary - 03?
348 students attend West Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Elementary - 03 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary - 03?
West Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Elementary - 03 offer ?
West Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Elementary - 03 part of?
West Elementary - 03 is part of Spearfish School District 40-2.
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