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West Elementary - 03 vs. Creekside Elementary - 07

Should you attend West Elementary - 03 or Creekside Elementary - 07? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
West Elementary - 03
920 W King St
Spearfish, SD 57783
Creekside Elementary - 07
2325 N Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
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8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
West Elementary - 03 serves 348 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 519 students in grades 3-5, Creekside Elementary - 07 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
1-2
3-5
Total Students
348 students
519 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Elementary - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Creekside Elementary - 07 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Elementary - 03.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Creekside Elementary - 07.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Elementary - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Creekside Elementary - 07 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary - 03 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary - 07 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#158 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Creekside Elementary - 07, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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54%
(Top 30% in SD)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Creekside Elementary - 07 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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55%
(Top 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Creekside Elementary - 07 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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50-54%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Creekside Elementary - 07 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Elementary - 03 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Creekside Elementary - 07 by grade.
Grade 1 Students
158
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Grade 2 Students
190
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Grade 3 Students
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175
Grade 4 Students
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175
Grade 5 Students
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169

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Creekside Elementary - 07, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Creekside Elementary - 07, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Creekside Elementary - 07, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Creekside Elementary - 07, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
89%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Creekside Elementary - 07, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Creekside Elementary - 07, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.21
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Creekside Elementary - 07, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Creekside Elementary - 07, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Creekside Elementary - 07, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spearfish School District 40-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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