West Elementary - 03
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(605)717-1205
- West Elementary - 03 serves 353 students in grades 1-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 29%.
Top Placements
West Elementary - 03 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Elementary - 03's student population of 353 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-2 |
| Total Students | 353 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Elementary - 03's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Elementary - 03 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 3% | 16% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 88% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.24 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spearfish 40-2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Elementary - 03 is Spearfish High School - 01 (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Spearfish Middle School - 05 (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spearfish Spearfish Middle School - 05 Grades: 6-8 | 539 students
0.6 miles
1600 N Canyon
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605)717-1215 0.6 6-8 539 - Spearfish Creekside Elementary - 07 Grades: 3-5 | 592 students
0.9 miles
2325 N Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605)717-1210 0.9 3-5 592 - Spearfish Mountain View Elementary - 08 Grades: K | 186 students
0.9 miles
400 E Hudson
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605)717-1209 0.9 K 186 - Spearfish Spearfish High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 610 students
0.9 miles
1725 N Main
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605)717-1212 0.9 9-12 610 - Spearfish Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 4 students
1.3 miles
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605)717-1229 1.3 K-8 4
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