- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greers Ferry, AR
West Side High School
Federal NCES profile for West Side High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051404001147
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 213
- students enrolled
West Side High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Side School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051404001147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
West Side High School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 051404001147 · Greers Ferry, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 6.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Elementary School (284 students)
West Side High School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How West Side High School compares
West Side High 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 51% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 9% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$15,557
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, West Side High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Side School District reports $15,557 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Side High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side High School
How many students attend West Side High School?
West Side High School has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greers Ferry, AR. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side High School is 6.7:1, which is 51% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Side High School?
100.0% of students at West Side High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side High School?
The largest demographic group at West Side High School is White at 98.1% of enrollment, in Greers Ferry, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side High School?
West Side High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in West Side School District?
Besides West Side High School, West Side School District also operates West Side Elementary School (284 students). See the West Side School District district page for the complete list.