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West Elementary - 03

920 W King St, Spearfish, SD 57783, United States

+1 (605) 717-1205

http://www.spearfish.k12.sd.us

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West Elementary - 03 Overview

About This School

West Elementary - 03 is a public elementary in Spearfish, South Dakota, serving 322 students in grades 1-K2. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 30 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $50,010. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The demographic makeup is 88% White, 5% Two or More Races, and 4% Hispanic.

322

Total Students

1-K2

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

30 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

1-K2

County

Lawrence County

Students per Counselor

322:1

West Elementary - 03 Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 58%State Avg: 51%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 50%State Avg: 44%

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Science

Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.3:1

State Avg: 15.3:1

322

Students per Counselor

West Elementary - 03 Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$50,010

City Avg: $50,010

State Avg: $47,106

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor322:1

West Elementary - 03 Student Demographics

Student Body

51.55%

Male

48.45%

Female

Total Enrollment: 322 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White87.89%

Hispanic3.73%

Asian0.31%

Black0%

Two or More Races4.97%

Native American3.11%

West Elementary - 03 Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About West Elementary - 03

Q: What is West Elementary - 03?

A: West Elementary - 03 is a elementary public located in Spearfish.

Q: How many students attend West Elementary - 03?

A: West Elementary - 03 has approximately 322 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary - 03?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary - 03 is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about West Elementary - 03

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About West Elementary - 03 - Spearfish, SD

Quick Facts about West Elementary - 03
School Name	West Elementary - 03
School Type	public
Grade Levels	1-K2
Location	920 W King St, Spearfish, SD 57783, Spearfish, SD
County	Lawrence County
Phone	+1 (605) 717-1205
Total Students	322
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	30
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Elementary - 03

What is West Elementary - 03?

West Elementary - 03 is a elementary public located in Spearfish.

How many students attend West Elementary - 03?

West Elementary - 03 has approximately 322 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary - 03?

The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary - 03 is 10:1.

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