How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Watson Chapel School District | Westside Cons. School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pine Bluff, Arkansas | Jonesboro, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,796 | 1,824 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Watson Chapel School District | Westside Cons. School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,737 | $10,800 |
| Federal Revenue | 28.3% | 18.5% |
| State Revenue | 57.0% | 52.5% |
| Local Revenue | 14.8% | 29.0% |
Watson Chapel School District
Federal State Local
Westside Cons. School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Watson Chapel School District | Westside Cons. School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | 91.5% |
| African American | 87.4% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.2% | 36.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Watson Chapel School District | Westside Cons. School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 278.4:1 | 358.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.4% | 8.7% |
School Types
Watson Chapel School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Westside Cons. School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.