West Magnet Elementary School

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West Magnet Elementary School ranks 318 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Magnet Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in Batesville, Arkansas, serving 549 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Batesville School District, which is ranked 125 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While West Magnet Elementary School was once a high-performing school, ranking 84th out of 494 Arkansas elementary schools in 2015-2016, it has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, now sitting at 318th out of 497 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 2 stars during this time. One key factor contributing to the school's lower performance is its high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, which stands at 68.67% compared to the Batesville School District average of 53.49% and the state average of 54.68%. Across various subject areas and grade levels, West Magnet Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages, with lower proficiency rates on ACT Aspire assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Reading.

When compared to other nearby magnet schools within the Batesville School District, such as Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School and Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School, West Magnet Elementary School consistently underperforms, with significantly lower proficiency rates. Additionally, when compared to other nearby elementary schools outside the district, such as Midland Elementary, Cedar Ridge Elementary, and Cave City Elementary, West Magnet Elementary School's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming some but lagging behind the top-performing schools in the region.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

850 Hill St
Batesville, AR 72501

(870) 793-9878

District: Batesville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
318^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,650

Students who attend West Magnet Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Batesville Junior High School Charter
High:	Batesville High School Charter

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 549

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.1%

Hispanic:

33.7%

African American:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Magnet Elementary School ranks worse than 64% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Batesville School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), Hispanic (33.7%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Batesville School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Magnet Elementary School is 17.6. 1 elementary schools in the Batesville School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare West Magnet Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Magnet Elementary School is $9,650. 1 elementary schools in the Batesville School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Magnet Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Batesville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Batesville School District 125^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Magnet Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	56.09	206^th	411	49.9%
2006	73.36	100^th	402	75.1%
2007	68.16	136^th	440	69.1%
2008	77.65	65^th	439	85.2%
2009	69.67	134^th	445	69.9%
2010	57.16	229^th	457	49.9%
2011	52.93	263^rd	471	44.2%
2012	70.08	127^th	468	72.9%
2013	73.78	102^nd	476	78.6%
2014	66.47	147^th	471	68.8%
2015	69.41	113^th	466	75.8%
2016	76.05	84^th	494	83.0%
2017	75.87	93^rd	485	80.8%
2018	65.45	167^th	480	65.2%
2019	46.82	294^th	488	39.8%
2021	43.12	308^th	496	37.9%
2022	33.20	348^th	487	28.5%
2023	41.29	324^th	492	34.1%
2024	39.59	318^th	497	36.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for West Magnet Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	303	24	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	335
1989	311	29	7	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	349
1990	325	24	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	355
1991	301	32	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	337
1992	274	27	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	304
1993	274	31	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	307
1994	296	28	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	325
1995	220	29	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	250
1996	220	29	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	250
1997	214	29	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	245
1998	194	29	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	225
1999	196	32	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	233
2000	201	36	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	241
2001	192	31	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	233
2002	206	38	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	261
2003	206	38	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	261
2004	190	33	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	238
2005	208	39	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	271
2006	252	53	4	27	0	n/a	n/a	336
2007	232	44	8	28	1	n/a	n/a	313
2008	223	51	5	37	1	n/a	n/a	317
2009	318	62	8	54	1	n/a	n/a	443
2010	337	44	8	68	4	0	21	482
2011	369	41	8	71	4	0	22	515
2012	368	39	10	89	4	0	20	530
2013	387	40	7	85	5	0	25	549
2014	403	45	7	83	6	0	33	577
2015	362	40	5	96	4	0	23	530
2016	359	50	5	92	3	0	22	531
2017	340	54	3	107	2	0	23	529
2018	324	53	5	116	5	0	11	514
2019	328	59	6	157	4	0	4	558
2020	345	65	4	179	1	0	3	597
2021	302	48	3	171	1	0	15	540
2022	282	46	3	180	1	2	30	544
2023	297	30	4	185	1	4	28	549

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Magnet Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	335	21.7	15.4	n/a
1989	349	26.0	13.4	n/a
1990	355	24.0	14.7	26.5
1991	337	21.1	15.9	26.1
1992	304	20.0	15.2	27
1993	307	18.3	16.8	26.4
1994	325	18.8	17.3	26.2
1995	250	15.2	16.4	43.6
1996	250	15.2	16.4	43.6
1997	245	15.0	16.3	45.7
1998	225	15.0	15.0	38.7
1999	233	12.6	18.5	55.4
2000	241	17.0	14.2	49.4
2001	233	13.0	17.9	54.5
2002	261	16.0	16.3	65.9
2003	261	16.0	16.3	65.9
2004	238	15.0	15.9	71.4
2005	271	16.0	16.9	72.3
2006	336	21.0	16.0	74.7
2007	313	25.0	12.5	87.9
2008	317	25.0	12.7	71.9
2009	443	37.0	12.0	69.8
2010	482	35.5	12.3	76.1
2011	515	35.2	14.6	71.8
2012	530	35.7	14.8	73.8
2013	549	37.3	14.6	72.5
2014	577	36.1	15.9	72.3
2015	530	36.0	14.7	70.6
2016	531	37.0	14.3	71.8
2017	529	35.7	14.8	30.4
2018	514	33.8	15.1	31.3
2019	558	31.2	17.8	73.8
2020	597	34.0	17.5	80.9
2021	540	31.2	17.2	77
2022	544	31.2	17.3	77
2023	549	31.0	17.6	68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Magnet Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	335	21.7	15.4	n/a
1989	349	26.0	13.4	n/a
1990	355	24.0	14.7	26.5
1991	337	21.1	15.9	26.1
1992	304	20.0	15.2	27
1993	307	18.3	16.8	26.4
1994	325	18.8	17.3	26.2
1995	250	15.2	16.4	43.6
1996	250	15.2	16.4	43.6
1997	245	15.0	16.3	45.7
1998	225	15.0	15.0	38.7
1999	233	12.6	18.5	55.4
2000	241	17.0	14.2	49.4
2001	233	13.0	17.9	54.5
2002	261	16.0	16.3	65.9
2003	261	16.0	16.3	65.9
2004	238	15.0	15.9	71.4
2005	271	16.0	16.9	72.3
2006	336	21.0	16.0	74.7
2007	313	25.0	12.5	87.9
2008	317	25.0	12.7	71.9
2009	443	37.0	12.0	69.8
2010	482	35.5	12.3	76.1
2011	515	35.2	14.6	71.8
2012	530	35.7	14.8	73.8
2013	549	37.3	14.6	72.5
2014	577	36.1	15.9	72.3
2015	530	36.0	14.7	70.6
2016	531	37.0	14.3	71.8
2017	529	35.7	14.8	30.4
2018	514	33.8	15.1	31.3
2019	558	31.2	17.8	73.8
2020	597	34.0	17.5	80.9
2021	540	31.2	17.2	77
2022	544	31.2	17.3	77
2023	549	31.0	17.6	68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Magnet Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,339 (24.2%)	$7,312 (75.8%)	$9,650

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Magnet Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 294^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 324^th of 492 Elementary schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (West Magnet Elementary School)	60.5	59.8	0.7%
3rd Grade English (Batesville School District)	67.4	60.5	6.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (West Magnet Elementary School)	63.9	42.4	21.5%
3rd Grade Math (Batesville School District)	61.3	56.8	4.5%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (West Magnet Elementary School)	37.2	42.4	5.2%
3rd Grade Science (Batesville School District)	35.2	38.7	3.5%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (West Magnet Elementary School)	37.2	33.7	3.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Batesville School District)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (West Magnet Elementary School)	62	49.4	12.6%
4th Grade English (Batesville School District)	67.3	62	5.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (West Magnet Elementary School)	43	36.4	6.6%
4th Grade Math (Batesville School District)	57	48.1	8.9%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (West Magnet Elementary School)	40	33.8	6.2%
4th Grade Science (Batesville School District)	45.3	42	3.3%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (West Magnet Elementary School)	44	32.5	11.5%
4th Grade Reading (Batesville School District)	47.5	35.4	12.1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (West Magnet Elementary School)	71	69.9	1.1%
5th Grade English (Batesville School District)	69.1	75.7	6.6%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (West Magnet Elementary School)	50	34.8	15.2%
5th Grade Math (Batesville School District)	51.1	46	5.1%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (West Magnet Elementary School)	45	23.9	21.1%
5th Grade Science (Batesville School District)	39.7	33.2	6.5%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (West Magnet Elementary School)	42	27.2	14.8%
5th Grade Reading (Batesville School District)	39.3	36.8	2.5%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	558	549	1.6%
African American	59	30	49.2%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	157	185	17.8%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	328	297	9.5%
Two or More Races	4	28	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.8%	68.7%	5.2%

Schools Near West Magnet Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	850 Hill St	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 793-9878	549	31	17.6	68.7%	297 (54.1%)	30 (5.5%)	185 (33.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	28 (5.1%)	39.6	318^th of 497 public elementary schools	36.0%		41.3	324^th of 492 public elementary schools	34.1%	6	30.9	34.0	30.3		31.8	28.7	35.1	30.2		31.4	21.2	28.7	19.7		23.5	28.7	32.9	36.8		32.6	$9,650	$2,339	$7,312
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	600 Eagle Mountain Blvd	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 698-9141	903	42	21.6	53.5%	547 (60.6%)	34 (3.8%)	261 (28.9%)	19 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.3%)	43.8	291^st of 497 public elementary schools	41.4%		60.9	200^th of 492 public elementary schools	59.3%	91	29.4	41.4	22.5		31.5	29.3	38.7	24.3		31.1	36.9	27.3	31.4		31.6	33.7	37.8	27.2		33.1	$9,618	$1,894	$7,725
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2460 Batesville Blvd	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-2661	854	46	18.7	54.7%	805 (94.3%)	16 (1.9%)	28 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	66.5	158^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.2%		82.3	67^th of 492 public elementary schools	86.4%	91	40.7				40.7	43.7				43.7	40.8				40.8	41.5				41.5	$10,430	$3,162	$7,268
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	480 N Main	Sulphur Rock	72579	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 799-3149	272	18	14.7	45.6%	231 (84.9%)	7 (2.6%)	22 (8.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.3%)	70.8	135^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.8%		70.8	142^nd of 492 public elementary schools	71.1%	7	47.2	38.6	40.0		41.8	41.6	36.4	40.0		39.1	61.1	50.0	50.0		53.7	41.7	43.2	40.0		41.9	$14,166	$3,260	$10,907
Cedar Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	3549 Cord Rd	Newark	72562	Independence County	Cedar Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 799-8691	273	23	11.7	78.4%	256 (93.8%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	49.8	264^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.9%		60.2	205^th of 492 public elementary schools	58.3%	59	34.9	32.6	27.3		31.3	32.6	32.6	25.5		29.9	34.9	48.9	60.0		48.9	32.6	34.7	27.3		31.3	$14,083	$3,605	$10,478
Cave City Elementary School	Public	K-5	711 N Main St	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-5393	576	38	15.2	74.3%	536 (93.1%)	17 (3.0%)	13 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	70.9	134^th of 497 public elementary schools	73.0%		64.1	175^th of 492 public elementary schools	64.4%	41	50.0	45.7	49.3		48.3	43.8	44.4	46.6		44.9	36.3	30.9	31.5		32.9	42.5	49.4	54.7		48.7	$9,426	$2,292	$7,133
Concord Elementary School	Public	K-6	10920 Heber Springs N	Concord	72523	Cleburne County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 668-3757	184	22	8.5	63.0%	176 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	41.8	301^st of 497 public elementary schools	39.4%		56.8	224^th of 492 public elementary schools	54.5%	77	22.2	30.0	44.0	17.8	28.2	25.9	36.7	40.0	21.4	30.9	33.3	13.3	44.0	46.4	33.7	29.6	30.0	36.0	21.4	29.1	$12,510	$4,308	$8,202
Midland Elementary School	Public	K-6	3900 Floral Rd	Floral	72534	Independence County	Midland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 345-2413	277	22	12.4	68.2%	263 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	38.9	324^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.8%		50.7	266^th of 492 public elementary schools	45.9%	58	20.0	23.4	25.9	44.8	28.1	20.0	30.0	25.9	44.8	29.7	20.0	20.0	11.1	37.9	22.3	25.7	33.3	33.3	48.3	34.7	$12,571	$4,135	$8,436

Frequently Asked Questions about West Magnet Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of West Magnet Elementary School?

Students at West Magnet Elementary School are 54% White, 34% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Is West Magnet Elementary School a good school?

West Magnet Elementary School ranks 318^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is West Magnet Elementary School in?

Batesville School District

What schools do graduates of West Magnet Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Magnet Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Batesville Junior High School Charter
High : Batesville High School Charter

How many students attend West Magnet Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended West Magnet Elementary School.

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