West Side Elementary School

Summary:

West Side Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Greers Ferry, Arkansas, with 288 students. The school is part of the West Side School District, which is ranked 37 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

West Side Elementary performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Reading, with 42.4% and 43.6% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 33.8% and 34.1%. However, the school lags behind the state average in Mathematics (33.9% proficient vs. 36.4%) and Science (34.9% proficient vs. 35.6%). The school has a 100% free or reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population, and spends more per student than the state average at $12,166 per student.

Compared to nearby schools, West Side Elementary performs better than Guy-Perkins Elementary and Shirley Elementary in ELA and Reading, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Heber Springs Elementary, Clinton Elementary, and Mountain View Elementary. Despite its above-average ELA and Reading scores, West Side Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years, and its statewide rank has declined from 172 out of 485 schools in 2016-2017 to 205 out of 497 schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7295 Greers Ferry Rd
       Greers Ferry, AR  72067


(501) 825-7744

District: West Side School Dist(Cleburne)

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,166 Help


Students who attend West Side Elementary School usually attend:

High:    West Side High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
Hispanic:
1.7%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details West Side Elementary School ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), Hispanic (1.7%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Side Elementary School is $12,166.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Side School Dist(Cleburne):

SchoolDigger ranks West Side School Dist(Cleburne) 37th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Side Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.00 114th 411 72.3%
2006 54.07 218th 402 45.8%
2007 51.33 248th 440 43.6%
2008 73.79 104th 439 76.3%
2009 65.46 168th 445 62.2%
2010 76.10 82nd 457 82.1%
2011 63.51 190th 471 59.7%
2012 63.04 194th 468 58.5%
2013 55.79 244th 476 48.7%
2014 47.21 299th 471 36.5%
2015 36.77 310th 466 33.5%
2016 53.18 238th 494 51.8%
2017 62.12 172nd 485 64.5%
2018 59.31 204th 480 57.5%
2019 59.96 214th 488 56.1%
2021 61.73 195th 496 60.7%
2022 67.28 154th 487 68.4%
2023 63.27 182nd 492 63.0%
2024 60.11 205th 497 58.8%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for West Side Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 235 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1989 246 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 246
1990 248 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1991 255 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1992 263 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1994 262 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1995 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 298 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1998 304 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1999 308 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2000 317 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2001 297 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 269 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2003 269 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2004 262 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2005 250 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 243 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2007 252 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2008 253 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2009 246 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2010 260 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 262
2011 251 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 252
2012 242 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 243
2013 228 5 0 1 2 0 1 0 237
2014 212 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 219
2015 231 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 237
2016 237 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 241
2017 222 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 227
2018 252 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 259
2019 259 1 0 5 0 0 2 0 267
2020 258 1 0 7 0 0 1 0 267
2021 217 1 0 8 0 0 2 0 228
2022 247 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 257
2023 276 3 2 5 0 0 2 0 288

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 West Side Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 237 15.3 15.4 n/a
1989 246 17.0 14.4 n/a
1990 248 16.0 15.5 26.2
1991 255 16.4 15.5 30.6
1992 263 16.1 16.3 32.3
1993 260 15.6 16.7 34.2
1994 262 16.3 16.1 34.4
1995 281 16.5 17.0 35.6
1996 281 16.5 17.0 35.6
1997 299 16.3 18.3 34.4
1998 306 16.3 18.8 33.3
1999 310 14.7 21.1 40
2000 319 19.0 16.8 48
2001 299 19.0 15.7 47.5
2002 270 21.0 12.9 55.9
2003 270 21.0 12.9 55.9
2004 262 18.0 14.6 54.2
2005 250 23.0 10.9 56
2006 244 24.0 10.2 57.8
2007 252 21.0 12.0 56.7
2008 256 21.0 12.2 57
2009 247 22.0 11.2 56.7
2010 262 23.8 11.9 61.8
2011 252 22.4 11.2 61.5
2012 243 19.7 12.3 59.7
2013 237 19.5 12.0 63.3
2014 219 19.2 11.4 64.4
2015 237 19.0 12.4 66.2
2016 241 18.0 13.3 74.7
2017 227 18.1 12.5 48.9
2018 259 17.8 14.5 64.9
2019 267 18.1 14.6 100
2020 267 20.9 12.7 100
2021 228 23.0 9.8 100
2022 257 21.7 11.7 100
2023 288 20.5 13.9 100

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 Side Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 237 15.3 15.4 n/a
1989 246 17.0 14.4 n/a
1990 248 16.0 15.5 26.2
1991 255 16.4 15.5 30.6
1992 263 16.1 16.3 32.3
1993 260 15.6 16.7 34.2
1994 262 16.3 16.1 34.4
1995 281 16.5 17.0 35.6
1996 281 16.5 17.0 35.6
1997 299 16.3 18.3 34.4
1998 306 16.3 18.8 33.3
1999 310 14.7 21.1 40
2000 319 19.0 16.8 48
2001 299 19.0 15.7 47.5
2002 270 21.0 12.9 55.9
2003 270 21.0 12.9 55.9
2004 262 18.0 14.6 54.2
2005 250 23.0 10.9 56
2006 244 24.0 10.2 57.8
2007 252 21.0 12.0 56.7
2008 256 21.0 12.2 57
2009 247 22.0 11.2 56.7
2010 262 23.8 11.9 61.8
2011 252 22.4 11.2 61.5
2012 243 19.7 12.3 59.7
2013 237 19.5 12.0 63.3
2014 219 19.2 11.4 64.4
2015 237 19.0 12.4 66.2
2016 241 18.0 13.3 74.7
2017 227 18.1 12.5 48.9
2018 259 17.8 14.5 64.9
2019 267 18.1 14.6 100
2020 267 20.9 12.7 100
2021 228 23.0 9.8 100
2022 257 21.7 11.7 100
2023 288 20.5 13.9 100

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 Side Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,130 (17.5%) $10,036 (82.5%) $12,166

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Side Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 214th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 182nd of 492 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (West Side Elementary School)83.360
 23.3%
   3rd Grade English (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))83.360
 23.3%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (West Side Elementary School)54.256.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))54.256.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (West Side Elementary School)5040
 10%
   3rd Grade Science (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))5040
 10%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (West Side Elementary School)37.543.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))37.543.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (West Side Elementary School)85.372.2
 13.1%
   4th Grade English (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))85.372.2
 13.1%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (West Side Elementary School)5066.7
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))5066.7
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (West Side Elementary School)5041.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Science (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))5041.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (West Side Elementary School)64.847.2
 17.6%
   4th Grade Reading (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))64.847.2
 17.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (West Side Elementary School)78.565.6
 12.9%
   5th Grade English (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))78.565.6
 12.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (West Side Elementary School)42.925
 17.9%
   5th Grade Math (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))42.925
 17.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (West Side Elementary School)40.531.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))40.531.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (West Side Elementary School)47.625.1
 22.5%
   5th Grade Reading (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))47.625.1
 22.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (West Side Elementary School)7769.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade English (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))7769.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (West Side Elementary School)41.158.1
 17%
   6th Grade Math (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))41.158.1
 17%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (West Side Elementary School)43.653.5
 9.9%
   6th Grade Science (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))43.653.5
 9.9%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (West Side Elementary School)43.651.2
 7.6%
   6th Grade Reading (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))43.651.2
 7.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students267288
 7.9%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander00
White259276
 6.6%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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

High : West Side High School

Students at West Side Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended West Side Elementary School.

West Side Elementary School ranks 205th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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