Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Westside Elementary - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Westside Elementary - 03's student population of 395 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westside Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary - 03 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
51%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
19%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Elementary - 03's ranking?
Westside Elementary - 03 is ranked #447 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary - 03?
395 students attend Westside Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Westside Elementary - 03 students are American Indian, 19% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Elementary - 03?
Westside Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary - 03 offer ?
Westside Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Elementary - 03 part of?
Westside Elementary - 03 is part of Sisseton School District 54-2.
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