- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cabot, AR
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050375001181
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Cabot · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Cabot, AR.
School address
District: Cabot School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050375001181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Westside Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 050375001181 · Cabot, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.1:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabot High School (2,170 students)
Westside Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabot High Sch
Cabot High School
2,170 students
- Cabot Junior H
Cabot Junior High North
920 students
- Cabot Middle S 828
Cabot Middle School North
828 students
- Cabot Freshman 827
Cabot Freshman Academy
827 students
- Cabot Middle S 747
Cabot Middle School South
747 students
- This school 424
Westside Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Westside Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Elementary School compares
Westside Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 61% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$10,792
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Westside Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabot School District reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Junior High North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Freshman Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cabot, AR. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Elementary School?
49.5% of students at Westside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Cabot, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does Westside Elementary School rank among schools in Cabot?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Cabot, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cabot on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabot School District?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Cabot School District also operates Cabot High School (2,170 students), Cabot Junior High North (920 students), and Cabot Middle School North (828 students). See the Cabot School District district page for the complete list.