Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Western Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western Hills Elementary School serves the southwest part of Little Rock, AR, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Hills Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Western Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Hills Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#907 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
15%
Black
56%
19%
White
7%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Western Hills Elementary School is ranked #907 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Western Hills Elementary School?
202 students attend Western Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Western Hills Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Hills Elementary School?
Western Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Hills Elementary School offer ?
Western Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Hills Elementary School part of?
Western Hills Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Hills Elementary School located?
Western Hills Elementary School is located in the Westwood Pecan Lake neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.
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