West Side Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
95%
19%
White
5%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
347 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Side Elementary School students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Helena/ West Helena School District.
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