Enrollment
599
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Magnet School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Magnet School
West Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Batesville, Arkansas, enrolling 599 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Arkansas schools and 42% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.5% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 599 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 200 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #157, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 599 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Batesville School District spends $9,624 per pupil, 21% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Batesville School District also operates Batesville High School (986 students) and Eagle Mountain Magnet School (905 students) alongside West Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Magnet School compares
West Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Batesville School District, which includes West Magnet School.
$9,624
Per student
-21%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 46.4%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~599 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Magnet School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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