West Elementary - 03

Public 1-2

920 W King St
Spearfish, SD 57783

(605) 717-1205

District: Spearfish School District 40-2

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,503

Students who attend West Elementary - 03 usually attend:

Middle:	Spearfish Middle School - 05
High:	Spearfish High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 352

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.3%

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Compare Details In 2012 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.84. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Elementary - 03 is $10,503. 1 elementary schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 spend more per student.

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Rank History for West Elementary - 03

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2012	53.84	132^nd	214	38.3%

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Enrollment information for West Elementary - 03

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	458	3	4	8	22	n/a	n/a	495
1995	479	3	0	12	17	n/a	n/a	511
1996	479	3	0	12	17	n/a	n/a	511
1997	457	4	3	7	17	n/a	n/a	488
1998	407	6	2	8	12	n/a	n/a	435
1999	401	3	1	6	21	n/a	n/a	432
2000	390	5	7	11	21	n/a	n/a	434
2001	370	4	6	9	20	n/a	n/a	409
2002	378	5	4	15	28	n/a	n/a	430
2003	378	5	4	15	28	n/a	n/a	430
2004	391	2	5	16	27	n/a	n/a	441
2005	343	7	8	18	28	n/a	n/a	404
2006	361	7	7	21	27	n/a	n/a	423
2007	402	8	6	24	20	n/a	n/a	460
2008	364	4	7	17	19	n/a	n/a	411
2009	443	4	11	19	28	n/a	n/a	505
2010	448	3	8	16	29	n/a	n/a	504
2011	448	3	10	34	16	0	18	529
2012	456	1	6	28	21	0	15	527
2013	475	0	5	29	18	0	15	542
2014	323	0	3	13	12	0	7	358
2015	351	2	1	17	11	0	9	391
2016	332	4	4	16	6	1	10	373
2017	310	4	5	13	10	1	10	353
2018	315	5	5	18	9	0	13	365
2019	298	3	5	16	6	0	14	342
2020	275	1	2	17	5	0	6	306
2021	267	1	3	13	5	0	13	302
2022	276	1	5	18	6	0	19	325
2023	301	0	5	19	5	0	22	352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Elementary - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	495	26.3	18.8	n/a
1995	511	27.6	18.5	n/a
1996	511	27.6	18.5	n/a
1997	488	25.0	19.5	14.8
1998	435	22.3	19.5	29.2
1999	432	23.7	18.2	33.8
2000	434	34.3	12.7	29.5
2001	409	33.5	12.2	30.8
2002	430	31.0	13.9	26.7
2003	430	31.0	13.9	26.7
2004	441	29.9	14.7	28.8
2005	404	27.7	14.6	22.8
2006	423	26.4	16.0	22.7
2007	460	27.6	16.7	22
2008	411	35.1	11.7	28.5
2009	505	35.5	14.2	28.3
2010	504	36.2	13.8	33.3
2011	529	37.2	14.2	33.8
2012	527	37.2	14.1	34.9
2013	542	36.7	14.7	34.1
2014	358	29.6	12.0	35.5
2015	391	30.0	13.0	32.7
2016	373	29.0	12.8	33.8
2017	353	28.7	12.2	29.7
2018	365	30.4	11.9	31.5
2019	342	29.9	11.4	31.3
2020	306	28.9	10.5	25.2
2021	302	29.9	10.0	23.8
2022	325	29.9	10.8	13.8
2023	352	32.1	10.9	15.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Elementary - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	495	26.3	18.8	n/a
1995	511	27.6	18.5	n/a
1996	511	27.6	18.5	n/a
1997	488	25.0	19.5	14.8
1998	435	22.3	19.5	29.2
1999	432	23.7	18.2	33.8
2000	434	34.3	12.7	29.5
2001	409	33.5	12.2	30.8
2002	430	31.0	13.9	26.7
2003	430	31.0	13.9	26.7
2004	441	29.9	14.7	28.8
2005	404	27.7	14.6	22.8
2006	423	26.4	16.0	22.7
2007	460	27.6	16.7	22
2008	411	35.1	11.7	28.5
2009	505	35.5	14.2	28.3
2010	504	36.2	13.8	33.3
2011	529	37.2	14.2	33.8
2012	527	37.2	14.1	34.9
2013	542	36.7	14.7	34.1
2014	358	29.6	12.0	35.5
2015	391	30.0	13.0	32.7
2016	373	29.0	12.8	33.8
2017	353	28.7	12.2	29.7
2018	365	30.4	11.9	31.5
2019	342	29.9	11.4	31.3
2020	306	28.9	10.5	25.2
2021	302	29.9	10.0	23.8
2022	325	29.9	10.8	13.8
2023	352	32.1	10.9	15.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Elementary - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,110 (12.6%)	$7,695 (87.4%)	$8,805
2021	$1,387 (13.5%)	$8,885 (86.5%)	$10,272
2022	$2,638 (22.3%)	$9,168 (77.7%)	$11,805
2023	$1,437 (13.7%)	$9,066 (86.3%)	$10,503

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary - 03

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	342	352	2.9%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	6	5	16.7%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	16	19	18.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	298	301	1%
Two or More Races	14	22	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.3%	15.3%	15.9%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Elementary - 03	Public	1-2	920 W King St	Spearfish	57783	Lawrence County	Spearfish School District 40-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 717-1205	352	32	10.9	15.3%	301 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.4%)	5 (1.4%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)								(n/a)										$10,503	$1,437	$9,066
Mountain View Elementary - 08	Public	K	400 E Hudson	Spearfish	57783	Lawrence County	Spearfish School District 40-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 717-1209	168	14	11.7	11.9%	153 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)								(n/a)										$10,518	$844	$9,674
Creekside Elementary - 07	Public	3-5	2325 N Ave	Spearfish	57783	Lawrence County	Spearfish School District 40-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 717-1210	498	36	13.6	13.7%	436 (87.6%)	3 (0.6%)	21 (4.2%)	5 (1.0%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	62.9	68^th of 201 public elementary schools	66.2%		61.3	81^st of 204 public elementary schools	60.3%	13	49.4	62.4	53.9	55.2	63.5	58.4	44.9	55.8	47.9	$8,840	$757	$8,084
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03	Public	K-5	716 Main St	Deadwood	57732	Lawrence County	Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 717-3884	293	29	9.9	33.1%	242 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.9%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	36.1	139^th of 201 public elementary schools	30.8%		29.6	153^rd of 204 public elementary schools	25.0%	14	45.7	65.9	43.9	51.6	43.5	39.0	24.4	35.9	26.8	$18,368	$3,131	$15,236
South Park Elementary - 03	Public	1-4	1816 Valley Dr	Belle Fourche	57717	Butte County	Belle Fourche School District 09-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 723-3382	382	33	11.7	40.3%	313 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.3%)	29.9	151^st of 201 public elementary schools	24.9%		27.8	161^st of 204 public elementary schools	21.1%	10	39.6	35.5		37.4	46.9	41.1		43.9		$10,263	$1,905	$8,358
Whitewood Elementary - 04	Public	PK, KG-5	603 Garfield St	Whitewood	57793	Lawrence County	Meade School District 46-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 269-2264	109	9	11.7	33.9%	96 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.4%)	84.9	18^th of 201 public elementary schools	91.0%		94.2	5^th of 204 public elementary schools	97.5%	13	71.4	54.2	100.0	69.4	92.9	62.5	100.0	79.6	81.8	$10,795	$318	$10,477
North Park Elementary - 08	Public	K	29 N 6th Ave	Belle Fourche	57717	Butte County	Belle Fourche School District 09-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 723-3379	106	9	12.4	46.2%	86 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)								(n/a)										$11,446	$1,140	$10,306
Sturgis Elementary - 03	Public	K-4	1121 Ballpark Rd	Sturgis	57785	Meade County	Meade School District 46-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 347-2386	552	42	13.0	35.1%	466 (84.4%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.7%)	66.2	61^st of 201 public elementary schools	69.7%		83.5	19^th of 204 public elementary schools	90.7%	42	59.1	50.9		55.1	64.5	59.3		61.9		$9,889	$1,372	$8,516

Frequently Asked Questions about West Elementary - 03

What district is West Elementary - 03 in?

Spearfish School District 40-2

What is the racial makeup of West Elementary - 03?

Students at West Elementary - 03 are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend West Elementary - 03?

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended West Elementary - 03.

What schools do graduates of West Elementary - 03 attend?

Students who attend West Elementary - 03 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spearfish Middle School - 05
High : Spearfish High School - 01

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