Westside Elementary School serves 294 students in grades 5-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
58%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
41%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
294 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Westside Elementary School students are American Indian, 41% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Sisseton School District 54-2.
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