- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sisseton, SD
Westside Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460005301241
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary - 03 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sisseton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sisseton, SD.
School address
District: Sisseton School District 54-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460005301241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Westside Elementary - 03 shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 460005301241 · Sisseton, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 13.1:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Sisseton High School - 01 (304 students)
Westside Elementary - 03 shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westside Elementary - 03
380 students
- Sisseton High
Sisseton High School - 01
304 students
- Sisseton Middl
Sisseton Middle School - 02
281 students
What this shows Westside Elementary - 03 reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Elementary - 03 compares
Westside Elementary - 03 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 87% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,105
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 52.1%
White 18.4%
Two or More 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Westside Elementary - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Sisseton School District 54-2 reports $13,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisseton High School - 01 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sisseton Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary - 03
How many students attend Westside Elementary - 03?
Westside Elementary - 03 has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sisseton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary - 03 is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Elementary - 03?
53.9% of students at Westside Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary - 03 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 52.1% of enrollment, in Sisseton, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary - 03?
Westside Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westside Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Sisseton?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sisseton, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sisseton School District 54-2?
Besides Westside Elementary - 03, Sisseton School District 54-2 also operates Sisseton High School - 01 (304 students) and Sisseton Middle School - 02 (281 students). See the Sisseton School District 54-2 district page for the complete list.