Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Westside Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westside Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Westside Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 998 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
54%
14%
Black
1%
20%
White
40%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Westside Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Labor Day - Schools Closed
September 05, 2022 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 22, 2022 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2022 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2022 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2022 (Friday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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