D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Westside Elementary - 03

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 320 W Walnut, Sisseton, SD 57262
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 37% · Math 28% proficient · 16th percentile in South Dakota
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
375
Students
enrolled
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%16/100reading 18th percentile, math 14th percentile among South Dakota elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−16 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−15 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%45%reading -5 pts, math -12 pts24th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native27%17%reading +6 pts, math +0 pts57th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading +6 pts, math +10 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -3 pts, math -9 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 320 W Walnut
City Sisseton
ZIP Code 57262
District 4600053
NCES School ID 460005301241
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57262

Understanding the community around Westside Elementary - 03 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,125
Per Capita Income $27,498
Poverty Rate 22.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%
High School or Higher 89.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $116,900
Median Rent $584
Owner-Occupied 52.5%
Renter-Occupied 47.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Westside Elementary - 03.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 54.1%
White 18.1%
Two or More Races 16.3%
Hispanic/Latino 10.9%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 375
Teachers (FTE) 33.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Westside Elementary - 03?
Westside Elementary - 03 has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Westside Elementary - 03?
Westside Elementary - 03 has 375 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary - 03 serve?
Westside Elementary - 03 serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Westside Elementary - 03 receive per student?
Westside Elementary - 03 receives $12,821 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Westside Elementary - 03 in 57262 ▼
Avg Home Value
$219,263
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+18.3%
% Renters
47.5%

Other Schools in 57262

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026