- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, AR
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050402001353
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Westside Cons. School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050402001353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Westside Elementary School held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 050402001353 · Jonesboro, AR Other · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 18.4:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside High School (647 students)
Westside Elementary School held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 42.9 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
- This school
Westside Elementary School
756 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
647 students
- Westside Middl
Westside Middle School
414 students
What this shows Westside Elementary School reports 756 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 88% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$10,800
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Westside Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westside Cons. School District reports $10,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 756 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, AR. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Elementary School?
42.4% 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 91.5% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Westside Cons. School District?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Westside Cons. School District also operates Westside High School (647 students) and Westside Middle School (414 students). See the Westside Cons. School District district page for the complete list.