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West Central Hartford Elementary - 05

303 E 2nd St, Hartford, SD 57033West Central School District 49-7 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–02Non-Charter
281
Students
Total enrolled
$11,727
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 15% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 281 students in grades KG–02 in Hartford, South Dakota.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,727 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 is a mid-sized elementary in Hartford, South Dakota, serving grades KG–02 with 281 students. The district invests $11,727 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 10% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at West Central Hartford Elementary - 05

281
Total Students
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
10%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution147 male · 134 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility10%
National avg 52% · 29 students
Student Composition
95%
White95%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 463171000777

Academic Outcomes at West Central Hartford Elementary - 05

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 83th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57033

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,727Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,727
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,160
Student Support$2,228
Administration$1,407
Operations$1,759
Other$1,173
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,727 spent per student, an estimated $5,195 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
48%
State government
39.1%
Local (property tax)
48.4%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 10% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,727/student, 18% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
↓
Middle
West Central Middle School - 04
↓
High School
West Central High School - 01Falls Academy - 08Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 02
Location—
CountyMinnehaha County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWest Central School District 49-7 →
Phone: (605)528-3215
NCES ID: 463171000777
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hartford seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in West Central School District 49-7
High
West Central High School - 01
403 students · 09–12
● 51 opp8% FRL
Elem
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
385 students · KG–05
● 51 opp9% FRL
Mid
West Central Middle School - 04
303 students · 06–08
● 51 opp11% FRL
High
Falls Academy - 08
25 students · 05–12
● 51 opp12% FRL
High
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
16 students · 08–12
● 51 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
303 E 2nd St, Hartford, SD 57033
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.