West Side Elementary School (Closed 2013)
- West Side Elementary School served 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- West Side Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
West Side Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 347 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank (11-12) | #926 out of 1025 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 13% |
| Black | 96% | 20% |
| White | 4% | 60% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Helena/ W.Helena School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (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 Central High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J.f. Wahl Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Helena Central High School Grades: 7-12 | 609 students
1.3 miles
103 School Rd
West Helena, AR 72390
(870)572-6744 1.3 7-12 609 - Helena J.f. Wahl Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 748 students
2.1 miles
125 Hicklory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870)338-4425 2.1 PK-6 748 - Helena Kipp Delta Collegiate High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 209 students
3.7 miles
320 Missouri St
Helena, AR 72342
(870)753-9444 3.7 9-12 209 - Helena Kipp Delta College Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 212 students
3.8 miles
215 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870)753-9444 3.8 6-8 212 - Helena Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 506 students
3.8 miles
210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870)753-9800 3.8 PK-5 506
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