West Side Elementary School
Tel:
(501)825-7744
- West Side Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
- West Side Elementary School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 227 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Side Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #279 out of 999 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 21% |
| White | 100% | 60% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Side School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Side Elementary School is West Side High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Side High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Heber Springs Elementary School (9.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Higden West Side High School Grades: 7-12 | 215 students
0.1 miles
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501)825-7241 0.1 7-12 215 - Heber Springs Heber Springs Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 799 students
9.1 miles
901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501)362-8155 9.1 K-5 799 - Heber Springs Heber Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 538 students
9.2 miles
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501)362-3141 9.2 9-12 538 - Heber Springs Heber Springs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 403 students
9.2 miles
602 Case St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501)362-2488 9.2 6-8 403 - Shirley Shirley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 196 students
10.0 miles
154 School Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(501)723-8193 10.0 K-6 196
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