Mountain View Elementary - 08 vs West Elementary - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary - 08
Spearfish · Public elementary · Grades K–K
168 students
West Elementary - 03
Spearfish · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
322 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary - 08 Spearfish, South Dakota | West Elementary - 03 Spearfish, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 226 | #3 of 226 |
| National rank | #4432 of 50,301 | #504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 168 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Spearfish | Spearfish |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 81.0).
- •West Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 20.8%).
- •West Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.0).
- •West Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 322 students compared with 168.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mountain View Elementary - 08 better than West Elementary - 03?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary - 03 ranks higher (91.4 vs 81.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mountain View Elementary - 08 and West Elementary - 03?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Spearfish and Spearfish in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary - 08: 168. West Elementary - 03: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary - 08 and West Elementary - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Mountain View Elementary - 08 is 18th of 226 and West Elementary - 03 is 3rd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).