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Westside Elementary - 03

Summary:

Westside Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school located in Sisseton, South Dakota, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 395 students. The school is part of the Sisseton School District 54-2, which is ranked 119 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westside Elementary - 03 has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of South Dakota elementary schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, indicating below-average academic achievement compared to other schools in the state. The school's performance has been stagnant, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics significantly lower than the state averages. Westside Elementary - 03 has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 39.1% in recent years, much higher than the state average.

The school's performance is highly uneven, with Native American, White, and multi-racial students performing significantly better than their peers in special education and low socioeconomic status groups. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by its most vulnerable student populations. The only nearby school identified, Enemy Swim Day School, serves a significantly different student population, with a much higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the unique challenges faced by Westside Elementary - 03 and the Sisseton School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 320 W Walnut
       Sisseton, SD  57262

(605) 698-7613

District: Sisseton School District 54-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,577 Help


Students who attend Westside Elementary - 03 usually attend:

Middle:    Sisseton Middle School - 02
High:    Sisseton High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
54.1%
White:
18.1%
Two or more races:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Compare Details Westside Elementary - 03 ranks worse than 86.6% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.77. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Westside Elementary - 03 is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (54.1%), White (18.1%), two or more races (16.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside Elementary - 03 is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside Elementary - 03 is $12,577.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westside Elementary - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Elementary - 03 174th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Westside Elementary - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Sisseton School District 54-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Sisseton School District 54-2 119th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westside Elementary - 03

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Rank History for all students at Westside Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.60 170th 189 10.1%
2005 16.67 175th 194 9.8%
2006 12.41 182nd 197 7.6%
2007 8.76 183rd 194 5.7%
2008 6.89 187th 194 3.6%
2009 11.20 182nd 196 7.1%
2010 11.61 191st 206 7.3%
2011 18.19 188th 205 8.3%
2012 11.36 198th 214 7.5%
2013 8.06 189th 201 6.0%
2015 7.46 199th 209 4.8%
2016 8.36 195th 206 5.3%
2018 10.33 189th 204 7.4%
2019 18.04 183rd 206 11.2%
2021 44.99 122nd 202 39.6%
2022 33.03 144th 202 28.7%
2023 18.42 177th 204 13.2%
2024 18.77 174th 201 13.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westside Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.01 5th 14 64.3%
2022 62.82 3rd 7 57.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westside Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.04 43rd 62 30.6%
2023 25.90 59th 72 18.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westside Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.62 112th 121 7.4%
2019 27.20 96th 121 20.7%
2021 61.86 30th 106 71.7%
2022 45.00 40th 80 50.0%
2023 28.84 84th 112 25.0%
2024 31.79 79th 110 28.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Westside Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.98 149th 163 8.6%
2019 26.88 127th 155 18.1%
2021 68.74 43rd 151 71.5%
2022 43.94 95th 150 36.7%
2023 20.37 134th 154 13.0%
2024 24.99 133rd 165 19.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Westside Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.49 158th 170 7.1%
2019 16.80 139th 160 13.1%
2021 27.08 121st 157 22.9%
2022 25.21 122nd 154 20.8%
2023 20.38 139th 166 16.3%
2024 18.16 140th 161 13.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Westside Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.94 20th 35 42.9%
2019 37.59 18th 28 35.7%
2021 66.77 4th 21 81.0%
2022 76.05 3rd 23 87.0%
2023 41.78 14th 25 44.0%
2024 47.78 7th 25 72.0%
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Rank History for White students at Westside Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.06 130th 186 30.1%
2019 52.13 86th 191 55.0%
2022 56.02 77th 184 58.2%
2023 40.96 115th 185 37.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Westside Elementary - 03

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 141 6 3 1 241 n/a n/a 0 392
2005 127 3 3 1 226 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 119 4 0 2 205 n/a n/a 0 330
2007 111 3 2 2 200 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 124 3 2 3 245 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 118 2 4 7 267 n/a n/a 0 398
2010 117 0 4 9 242 n/a n/a 0 372
2011 125 0 0 6 249 0 2 0 382
2012 121 0 0 10 284 2 9 0 426
2013 128 0 0 12 291 0 19 0 450
2014 113 1 0 15 286 0 21 0 436
2015 112 0 0 19 297 0 28 0 456
2016 115 0 0 32 295 0 41 0 483
2017 117 1 0 47 280 0 55 0 500
2018 119 1 0 43 252 0 65 0 480
2019 120 4 0 46 246 0 80 0 496
2020 116 4 0 43 251 1 85 0 500
2021 78 2 2 32 191 0 76 0 381
2022 69 0 3 39 211 0 71 0 393
2023 76 0 1 42 201 0 75 0 395
2024 68 0 2 41 203 0 61 0 375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westside Elementary - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 392 34.0 11.5 55.6
2005 360 33.0 10.9 48.9
2006 330 32.0 10.3 58.2
2007 318 30.6 10.4 56
2008 377 33.0 11.4 50.9
2009 398 31.6 12.6 59.5
2010 372 36.4 10.2 62.4
2011 382 35.0 10.9 64.9
2012 426 36.5 11.6 69.5
2013 450 39.0 11.5 69.1
2014 436 36.0 12.1 77.5
2015 456 37.0 12.3 72.1
2016 483 34.0 14.2 73.3
2017 500 32.5 15.3 68.8
2018 480 36.4 13.1 69.6
2019 496 35.1 14.1 66.9
2020 500 36.4 13.7 65
2021 381 31.8 11.9 63.8
2022 393 32.2 12.1 43.5
2023 395 29.1 13.5 66.8
2024 375 33.5 11.1 70.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westside Elementary - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 392 34.0 11.5 55.6
2005 360 33.0 10.9 48.9
2006 330 32.0 10.3 58.2
2007 318 30.6 10.4 56
2008 377 33.0 11.4 50.9
2009 398 31.6 12.6 59.5
2010 372 36.4 10.2 62.4
2011 382 35.0 10.9 64.9
2012 426 36.5 11.6 69.5
2013 450 39.0 11.5 69.1
2014 436 36.0 12.1 77.5
2015 456 37.0 12.3 72.1
2016 483 34.0 14.2 73.3
2017 500 32.5 15.3 68.8
2018 480 36.4 13.1 69.6
2019 496 35.1 14.1 66.9
2020 500 36.4 13.7 65
2021 381 31.8 11.9 63.8
2022 393 32.2 12.1 43.5
2023 395 29.1 13.5 66.8
2024 375 33.5 11.1 70.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westside Elementary - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,953 (18.7%) $8,515 (81.3%) $10,468
2021 $2,765 (22.7%) $9,404 (77.3%) $12,169
2022 $2,680 (22.4%) $9,295 (77.6%) $11,975
2023 $3,186 (25.3%) $9,391 (74.7%) $12,577

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside Elementary - 03

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 183rd of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 177th of 204 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary - 03)3724.7
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sisseton School District 54-2)3724.7
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary - 03)46.934.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sisseton School District 54-2)46.934.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Elementary - 03)19.530.6
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sisseton School District 54-2)19.230.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westside Elementary - 03)11.141.7
 30.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sisseton School District 54-2)1141.7
 30.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westside Elementary - 03)36.427.6
 8.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sisseton School District 54-2)34.933.2
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Westside Elementary - 03)27.337.9
 10.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sisseton School District 54-2)26.123.1
 3.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students496395
 20.4%
African American40
 100%
American Indian246201
 18.3%
Asian01
Hispanic4642
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White12076
 36.7%
Two or More Races8075
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.9%66.8%
 0.1%

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Students at Westside Elementary - 03 are 54% American Indian, 18% White, 16% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended Westside Elementary - 03.

Students who attend Westside Elementary - 03 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sisseton Middle School - 02
High : Sisseton High School - 01

Westside Elementary - 03 ranks in the bottom 13.4% of South Dakota elementary schools.


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