West Side Elementary School

7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Side Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

West Side Elementary School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

West Side Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#386 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
38%
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35-39%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
n/a
20%
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White
96%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of West Side Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
13%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Side Elementary School's ranking?
West Side Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are West Side Elementary School often compared to?
West Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heber Springs Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
257 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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