Westside Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Westside Elementary School serves 294 students in grades 5-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
58%
14%
Hispanic
1%
9%
White
41%
66%
All Ethnic Groups
59%
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
294 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Westside Elementary School students are American Indian, 41% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Sisseton School District 54-2.

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