West Elementary - 03
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Spearfish, South Dakota 57783 · Spearfish School District 40-2
#3 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota
#504 of 50,301 nationally
About West Elementary - 03
West Elementary - 03 is a public elementary located in Spearfish, in the Spearfish School District 40-2 school district of South Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades 1–2. In 2025 it enrolled 322 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 91.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 3rd of 226 ranked elementary schools in South Dakota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (90th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 322.
There are 5 schools in Spearfish; West Elementary - 03 ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
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 - 03 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near West Elementary - 03
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Spearfish Middle School - 05
Spearfish · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students · 1.1 km away
Spearfish High School - 01
Spearfish · Public high · Grades 9–12
787 students · 1.2 km away
Mountain View Elementary - 08
Spearfish · Public elementary · Grades K–K
168 students · 1.4 km away
Creekside Elementary - 07
Spearfish · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
553 students · 1.9 km away
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South Park Elementary - 16
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Wagner Elementary - 02
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Elementary - 03 a good school?
West Elementary - 03 has a Success Index (US) of 91.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3 of 226 in South Dakota. 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 - 03 rank in South Dakota?
West Elementary - 03 ranks #3 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota and #504 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Elementary - 03?
West Elementary - 03 had 322 students in 2025.
Is West Elementary - 03 a elementary school or a high school?
West Elementary - 03 is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Elementary - 03?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of West Elementary - 03; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.