Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside Elementary School serves the southwest part of Searcy, AR, covering an area of approximately 67.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 11.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#59 out of 989 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H.l. Lubker Elementary School, White County Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
398 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Searcy School District.
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