West Elementary - 03
Tel:
(605) 717-1205
West Elementary - 03 serves 365 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
West Elementary - 03's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-2 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of West Elementary - 03 is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 16% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 86% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spearfish School District 40-2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Spearfish Middle School - 05 (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Spearfish Spearfish Middle School - 05 Math: 47% | Reading: 53%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 587 students10
0.6 miles
1600 N Canyon
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1215 0.6 6-8 587 - Spearfish Creekside Elementary - 07 Math: 52% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-5 | 612 students10
0.9 miles
2325 N Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1210 0.9 3-5 612 - Spearfish Mountain View Elementary - 08 Grades: K | 149 students
0.9 miles
400 E Hudson
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1209 0.9 K 149 - Spearfish Spearfish High School - 01 Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 626 students10
0.9 miles
1725 N Main
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1212 0.9 9-12 626 - Spearfish Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 10 students10
1.3 miles
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229 1.3 K-8 10
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