Enrollment
424
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 050375001181
Westside Elementary School — Cabot, AR
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cabot School District · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Westside Elementary School reports 424 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% below the Arkansas average and 4% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 212 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cabot School District spends $11,040 per pupil district-wide, below the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.8% from local sources (property taxes), 56.5% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westside Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 52% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,040
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 424 Top 55% in Arkansas — larger than 45% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.5% -16% vs state
NCES ID 050375001181
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 212:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabot School District, which includes Westside Elementary School.
$11,040
Per student
-23%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 56.5%
Federal 15.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Similar other schools in Cabot
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Central Elementary School
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394 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary School
Standard public school
370 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Magness Creek Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Cabot Panther Academy
Alternative education program
318 students 14:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a other school in CABOT, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CABOT, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.