Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greenbrier Westside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenbrier 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
Greenbrier Westside Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenbrier Westside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenbrier Westside Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
91%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenbrier Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Greenbrier Westside Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Greenbrier Westside Elementary School often compared to?
Greenbrier Westside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier Eastside Elementary School, Greenbrier Wooster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Greenbrier Westside Elementary School?
523 students attend Greenbrier Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Greenbrier Westside Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenbrier Westside Elementary School?
Greenbrier Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenbrier Westside Elementary School offer ?
Greenbrier Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Greenbrier Westside Elementary School part of?
Greenbrier Westside Elementary School is part of Greenbrier School District.
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