Westbrook Elementary School

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Westbrook Elementary School ranks 67 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Westbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Benton, Arkansas, serving grades KG-3 with a total enrollment of 373 students. The school is part of the Harmony Grove School District, which is ranked 36 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Westbrook Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking of 67 out of 497 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state and district averages, particularly in 3rd grade. For example, in 2023-2024, Westbrook's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 45.1% in English Language Arts, 48.1% in Reading, and 56.9% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 36.1%, 36.2%, and 37.8%, respectively. Additionally, Westbrook Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.5 for the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 15.2 to 21 students per teacher. The school also has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (39.95% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Hill Farm Elementary (69.36%) and Angie Grant Elementary (64.14%).

While Westbrook Elementary outperforms the nearby schools in academic proficiency, some of the other schools, such as Salem Elementary and Caldwell Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly within the state. Overall, Westbrook Elementary School stands out as a high-performing elementary school within the Harmony Grove School District and the state of Arkansas, with consistently strong academic results, a low student-teacher ratio, and a relatively lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public K-3

2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015

(501) 778-7331

District: Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,205

Students who attend Westbrook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Harmony Grove Junior High School
	Harmony Grove Middle School
High:	Harmony Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 373

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westbrook Elementary School ranks better than 86.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.7. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westbrook Elementary School is 17.5. (See more...)

Compare Westbrook Elementary School employs 21.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westbrook Elementary School is $8,205.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline):

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline) 36^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westbrook Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	45.36	255^th	411	38.0%
2006	44.50	265^th	402	34.1%
2007	54.44	227^th	440	48.4%
2008	44.77	294^th	439	33.0%
2009	46.76	280^th	445	37.1%
2010	27.34	377^th	457	17.5%
2011	36.07	354^th	471	24.8%
2012	57.87	240^th	468	48.7%
2013	55.67	246^th	476	48.3%
2014	53.77	245^th	471	48.0%
2015	37.18	308^th	466	33.9%
2016	63.85	155^th	494	68.6%
2017	67.98	138^th	485	71.5%
2018	72.67	117^th	480	75.6%
2019	85.37	45^th	488	90.8%
2021	75.61	106^th	496	78.6%
2022	91.13	21^st	487	95.7%
2023	72.60	132^nd	492	73.2%
2024	81.70	67^th	497	86.5%

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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 Westbrook Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	317	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
1989	329	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	329
1990	329	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	329
1991	340	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	340
1992	350	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	350
1993	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1994	382	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	382
1995	394	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	394
1996	394	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	394
1997	438	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	438
1998	442	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	442
1999	436	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	436
2000	438	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	438
2001	427	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	429
2002	309	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	310
2003	309	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	310
2004	296	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	302
2005	334	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	341
2006	355	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	361
2007	357	1	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	368
2008	408	3	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	417
2009	423	5	2	3	5	n/a	n/a	438
2010	449	7	2	7	5	0	0	470
2011	441	6	1	13	3	0	3	467
2012	394	6	0	14	2	0	5	421
2013	389	3	0	20	2	0	5	419
2014	418	5	1	25	1	0	8	458
2015	427	4	1	26	1	0	5	464
2016	364	5	1	25	1	0	1	397
2017	368	5	2	22	0	1	6	404
2018	342	6	1	15	0	1	8	373
2019	335	4	2	16	0	1	10	368
2020	317	6	2	17	0	0	17	359
2021	322	8	1	10	0	0	21	362
2022	332	8	2	13	0	0	24	379
2023	325	10	1	15	0	0	22	373

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westbrook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	317	16.8	18.8	n/a
1989	329	21.0	15.6	n/a
1990	329	20.0	16.4	20.4
1991	340	21.0	16.1	19.4
1992	350	21.3	16.4	26
1993	351	19.9	17.6	24.5
1994	382	19.5	19.6	26.7
1995	394	24.6	16.0	22.6
1996	394	24.6	16.0	22.6
1997	438	24.6	17.8	24
1998	442	24.6	18.0	22.2
1999	436	23.6	18.5	30.3
2000	438	31.0	14.1	28.5
2001	429	29.0	14.8	30.5
2002	310	23.0	13.5	36.1
2003	310	23.0	13.5	36.1
2004	302	24.0	12.6	33.8
2005	341	28.0	12.2	41.3
2006	361	24.0	15.0	45.2
2007	368	31.0	11.9	42.7
2008	417	33.0	12.6	45.8
2009	438	34.0	12.9	45.9
2010	470	33.0	13.8	50.9
2011	467	30.1	15.4	50.1
2012	421	30.4	13.8	49.2
2013	419	29.8	14.0	46.5
2014	458	28.8	15.8	50.7
2015	464	30.0	15.4	49.6
2016	397	25.0	15.8	44.6
2017	404	26.0	15.5	20.8
2018	373	25.2	14.7	30.3
2019	368	21.9	16.7	40.2
2020	359	20.9	17.1	38.2
2021	362	22.5	16.0	41.2
2022	379	21.6	17.5	36.1
2023	373	21.3	17.5	39.9

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 Westbrook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	317	16.8	18.8	n/a
1989	329	21.0	15.6	n/a
1990	329	20.0	16.4	20.4
1991	340	21.0	16.1	19.4
1992	350	21.3	16.4	26
1993	351	19.9	17.6	24.5
1994	382	19.5	19.6	26.7
1995	394	24.6	16.0	22.6
1996	394	24.6	16.0	22.6
1997	438	24.6	17.8	24
1998	442	24.6	18.0	22.2
1999	436	23.6	18.5	30.3
2000	438	31.0	14.1	28.5
2001	429	29.0	14.8	30.5
2002	310	23.0	13.5	36.1
2003	310	23.0	13.5	36.1
2004	302	24.0	12.6	33.8
2005	341	28.0	12.2	41.3
2006	361	24.0	15.0	45.2
2007	368	31.0	11.9	42.7
2008	417	33.0	12.6	45.8
2009	438	34.0	12.9	45.9
2010	470	33.0	13.8	50.9
2011	467	30.1	15.4	50.1
2012	421	30.4	13.8	49.2
2013	419	29.8	14.0	46.5
2014	458	28.8	15.8	50.7
2015	464	30.0	15.4	49.6
2016	397	25.0	15.8	44.6
2017	404	26.0	15.5	20.8
2018	373	25.2	14.7	30.3
2019	368	21.9	16.7	40.2
2020	359	20.9	17.1	38.2
2021	362	22.5	16.0	41.2
2022	379	21.6	17.5	36.1
2023	373	21.3	17.5	39.9

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 Westbrook Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,243 (15.1%)	$6,962 (84.9%)	$8,205

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westbrook Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 132^nd of 492 Elementary schools	17.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Westbrook Elementary School)	84.1	77.9	6.2%
3rd Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	84.1	77.9	6.2%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Westbrook Elementary School)	80.7	66.2	14.5%
3rd Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	80.7	66.2	14.5%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Westbrook Elementary School)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
3rd Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	54.6	48.8	5.8%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Westbrook Elementary School)	55.6	29.1	26.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	55.6	29.1	26.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	368	373	1.4%
African American	4	10	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	16	15	6.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	335	325	3%
Two or More Races	10	22	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.2%	39.9%	0.3%

Schools Near Westbrook 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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westbrook Elementary School	Public	K-3	2621 Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 778-7331	373	21	17.5	39.9%	325 (87.1%)	10 (2.7%)	15 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	81.7	67^th of 497 public elementary schools	86.5%		72.6	132^nd of 492 public elementary schools	73.2%	65	45.1			45.1	48.1			48.1	56.9			56.9	49.0			49.0	$8,205	$1,243	$6,962
Mt. View Elementary	Public	K-4	13000 I-30	Benton	72019	Saline County	Benton School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(501) 507-0791	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	73.3	119^th of 497 public elementary schools	76.1%					(n/a)	40.8	56.1		48.7	46.5	54.8		50.7	43.7	31.5		37.5	43.7	46.6		45.2
Caldwell Elementary School	Public	K-4	1800 W Sevier St	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 778-4444	581	30	19.1	18.6%	509 (87.6%)	23 (4.0%)	27 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	74.5	112^th of 497 public elementary schools	77.5%		79.2	83^rd of 492 public elementary schools	83.1%	29	56.9	48.9		52.5	57.0	50.0		53.1	41.6	34.5		37.7	47.2	37.7		42.0	$7,817	$1,226	$6,591
Ringgold Elementary School	Public	K-4	536 River St	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 778-3500	570	27	21.0	56.3%	405 (71.1%)	55 (9.6%)	62 (10.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.7%)	27.5	385^th of 497 public elementary schools	22.5%		61.3	198^th of 492 public elementary schools	59.8%	187	24.5	27.5		25.9	24.5	26.4		25.4	18.9	32.2		25.5	16.7	26.4		21.5	$8,444	$1,187	$7,257
Angie Grant Elementary School	Public	K-4	1124 Hoover St	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 778-3300	527	28	18.7	64.1%	276 (52.4%)	108 (20.5%)	108 (20.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.1%)	31.5	370^th of 497 public elementary schools	25.6%		19.7	411^th of 492 public elementary schools	16.5%	41	24.6	26.4		25.5	24.6	27.7		26.2	34.2	27.7		31.0	27.4	22.2		24.8	$8,695	$1,675	$7,020
Glen Rose Elementary School	Public	K-4	14334 Hwy 67	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Glen Rose School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 332-3694	373	23	16.0	54.2%	342 (91.7%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	56.2	227^th of 497 public elementary schools	54.3%		55.2	234^th of 492 public elementary schools	52.4%	7	38.3	40.0		39.2	36.7	45.0		40.8	23.4	31.6		27.5	41.7	38.4		40.0	$9,486	$2,372	$7,114
Perrin Elementary School	Public	K-4	1201 Smithers Dr	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 778-7411	597	34	17.3	30.5%	489 (81.9%)	51 (8.5%)	28 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.0%)	70.2	141^st of 497 public elementary schools	71.6%		77.7	96^th of 492 public elementary schools	80.5%	45	54.0	42.8		47.9	53.9	40.0		46.4	51.7	38.1		44.3	47.1	29.6		37.6	$7,231	$1,069	$6,162
Hurricane Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	6091 Alcoa Rd	Benton	72015	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 653-1012	459	29	16.0	54.5%	234 (51.0%)	142 (30.9%)	31 (6.8%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.7%)	66.8	154^th of 497 public elementary schools	69.0%		83.3	60^th of 492 public elementary schools	87.8%	94	50.0	35.2	53.3	46.0	42.1	29.6	53.3	41.1	41.0	60.6	53.3	51.0	37.3	26.8	35.0	33.2	$8,418	$1,176	$7,242
Pine Haven Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Pine Haven Rd	Bauxite	72011	Saline County	Bauxite School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 557-5361	750	42	17.6	41.3%	679 (90.5%)	15 (2.0%)	27 (3.6%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.9%)	45.2	283^rd of 497 public elementary schools	43.1%		56	229^th of 492 public elementary schools	53.5%	54	32.5	32.2	31.3	32.0	29.9	32.0	31.6	31.1	29.0	25.2	38.1	31.1	29.9	38.6	37.6	35.4	$7,269	$894	$6,375
Salem Elementary School	Public	K-5	2701 Salem Rd	Benton	72015	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 316-0263	479	31	15.2	45.5%	364 (76.0%)	34 (7.1%)	55 (11.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	71.5	126^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.6%		80.4	77^th of 492 public elementary schools	84.3%	49	32.5	46.4	47.0	42.1	33.8	47.6	45.8	42.5	46.3	58.3	55.4	53.5	31.3	41.7	48.2	40.5	$8,428	$1,057	$7,371

Frequently Asked Questions about Westbrook Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Westbrook Elementary School?

Students at Westbrook Elementary School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Westbrook Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Westbrook Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harmony Grove Junior High School
Middle : Harmony Grove Middle School
High : Harmony Grove High School

Is Westbrook Elementary School a good school?

Westbrook Elementary School ranks 67^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Westbrook Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Westbrook Elementary School.

What district is Westbrook Elementary School in?

Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)

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