- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Searcy, AR
Westside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051221001444
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Searcy · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- 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 4 elementary schools in Searcy, AR.
School address
District: Searcy School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051221001444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Westside Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 051221001444 · Searcy, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 14.7:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Searcy High School (1,220 students)
Westside Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.5 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
- Searcy High Sc
Searcy High School
1,220 students
- Southwest Midd
Southwest Middle School
913 students
- Ahlf Junior Hi
Ahlf Junior High School
576 students
- Mcrae Elementa 445
Mcrae Elementary School
445 students
- Sidney Deener 421
Sidney Deener Elem. School
421 students
- This school 398
Westside Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Westside Elementary School reports 398 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 54% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 57% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,718
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Westside Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Searcy School District reports $10,718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ahlf Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcrae Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sidney Deener Elem. School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary School
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Searcy, AR. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Elementary School?
27.4% 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 76.4% of enrollment, in Searcy, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 elementary schools in Searcy?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Searcy, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Searcy on the city page.
What other schools are in Searcy School District?
Besides Westside Elementary School, Searcy School District also operates Searcy High School (1,220 students), Southwest Middle School (913 students), and Ahlf Junior High School (576 students). See the Searcy School District district page for the complete list.