West Side Elementary School
Tel:
(501) 825-7744
West Side Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
West Side Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
West Side Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
West Side Elementary School's student population of 259 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 259 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Side Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.06, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #278 out of 1008 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 20% |
| White | 97% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Side School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to West Side Elementary 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 | 207 students
0.1 miles
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241 0.1 7-12 207 - Heber Springs Heber Springs Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 789 students
9.1 miles
901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155 9.1 K-5 789 - Heber Springs Heber Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 504 students
9.2 miles
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141 9.2 9-12 504 - Heber Springs Heber Springs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 386 students
9.2 miles
602 Case St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488 9.2 6-8 386 - Shirley Shirley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 179 students
10.0 miles
154 School Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 723-8193 10.0 K-6 179
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