Enrollment
371
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton, AR
Westbrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westbrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050732000445
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westbrook Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westbrook Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Benton, AR.
School address
District: Harmony Grove School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050732000445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westbrook Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westbrook Elementary School
Westbrook Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Benton, Arkansas, enrolling 371 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.2% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Arkansas average.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Harmony Grove School District also operates Harmony Grove High School (312 students) and Harmony Grove Middle School (298 students) alongside Westbrook Elementary 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 Westbrook Elementary School compares
Westbrook Elementary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 52% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,998
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 87.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Westbrook Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harmony Grove School District, which includes Westbrook Elementary School.
$9,998
Per student
-18%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 62.2%
Federal 13.9%
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 Westbrook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony Grove Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westbrook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other 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 (~371 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westbrook Elementary School
How many students attend Westbrook Elementary School?
Westbrook Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westbrook Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Westbrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westbrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westbrook Elementary School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Benton, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westbrook Elementary School?
Westbrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Westbrook Elementary School rank among schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Benton, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Benton on the city page.
Is Westbrook Elementary School a good school?
Westbrook Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of 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 Harmony Grove School District?
Besides Westbrook Elementary School, Harmony Grove School District also operates Harmony Grove High School (312 students), Harmony Grove Middle School (298 students), and Harmony Grove Junior High School (288 students). See the Harmony Grove School District district page for the complete list.
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