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West Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades 2–6
2640 Forest Ave, Slayton, MN 56172 · (507) 836-6450 · Part of Murray County Central School District
Students
256
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
42%
Setting
Rural
Grades
2–6
What stands out about West Elementary
- School Grade A: near the top of South Dakota’s public schools
- Math proficiency 32 pts above the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 35.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency76%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 52.5%
Location
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2640 Forest Ave, Slayton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 250
Grade 349
Grade 456
Grade 549
Grade 652
Enrollment over time
396’20
383’21
386’22
391’23
256’24
Down 35.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 84%Hispanic 11%Black 2%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.