Serving 380 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 35-39% (which is lower than 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 12:1 is equal to 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 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Sisseton, SD, encompassing approximately 851.6 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 29.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside Elementary - 03's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
educate. inspire. empower.
School Rankings
Westside Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 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 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
52%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
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 #472 out of 619 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?
35-39% 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?
380 students attend Westside Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Westside Elementary - 03 students are American Indian, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary - 03?
Westside Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary - 03 offer ?
Westside Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westside Elementary - 03 part of?
Westside Elementary - 03 is part of Sisseton School District 54-2.
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