West Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Slayton, Minnesota 56172 · Murray County Central Schools
#176 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#5277 of 50,301 nationally
About West Elementary
West Elementary is a public elementary located in Slayton, in the Murray County Central Schools school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades 2–6. In 2025 it enrolled 256 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 176th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is students per teacher (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 256.
There are 3 schools in Slayton; West Elementary ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Elementary a good school?
West Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 79.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #176 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Elementary rank in Minnesota?
West Elementary ranks #176 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #5277 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary had 256 students in 2025.
Is West Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades 2–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Elementary?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of West Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.