West Elementary - 03 serves 322 students in grades 1-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Elementary - 03's student population of 322 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Motto
Empowering All Students to Succeed in a Changing World
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary - 03 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Hispanic
4%
9%
White
88%
66%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Elementary - 03 often compared to?
West Elementary - 03is often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary - 07 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend West Elementary - 03?
322 students attend West Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of West Elementary - 03 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Elementary - 03?
West Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Elementary - 03 offer ?
West Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Elementary - 03 part of?
West Elementary - 03 is part of Spearfish School District 40-2.
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