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West Side Elementary School

7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067

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West Side Elementary School serves 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

West Side Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
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:

School Overview

West Side Elementary School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

228 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of West Side Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

West Side Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.10, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#441 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of West Side Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

37%

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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

n/a

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

White

95%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.59

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 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

13%

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.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

West Side School District(Cleburne)

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are West Side Elementary School often compared to?

West Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heber Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend West Side Elementary School?

228 students attend West Side Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?

West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 District(Cleburne).

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education