- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Batesville, AR
West Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for West Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050001900046
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Magnet School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Magnet School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Magnet School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Batesville, AR.
School address
District: Batesville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001900046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
West Magnet School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 050001900046 · Batesville, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 19.3:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Batesville High School (986 students)
West Magnet School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
West Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Batesville Hig
Batesville High School
986 students
- Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain Magnet School
905 students
- Batesville Jun
Batesville Junior High School Charter
690 students
- This school
West Magnet School
599 students
- Sulphur Rock M 333
Sulphur Rock Magnet School
333 students
What this shows West Magnet School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Magnet School compares
West Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,000
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, West Magnet School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Batesville School District reports $10,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Mountain Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Batesville Junior High School Charter | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Rock Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Magnet School
How many students attend West Magnet School?
West Magnet School has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Batesville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Magnet School is 19.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Magnet School?
56.5% of students at West Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at West Magnet School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Batesville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Magnet School?
West Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Magnet School rank among public schools in Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Magnet School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Batesville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Batesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Batesville School District?
Besides West Magnet School, Batesville School District also operates Batesville High School (986 students), Eagle Mountain Magnet School (905 students), and Batesville Junior High School Charter (690 students). See the Batesville School District district page for the complete list.