Enrollment
647
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, AR
Westside High School
Federal NCES profile for Westside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050402000146
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Westside Cons. School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050402000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westside High School
Westside High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 647 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 647 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 215 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Westside Cons. School District also operates Westside Elementary School (756 students) and Westside Middle School (414 students) alongside Westside High 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 Westside High School compares
Westside High 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,330
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Westside High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westside Cons. School District, which includes Westside High School.
$10,330
Per student
-16%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 52.5%
Federal 18.5%
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 Westside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~647 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westside High School
How many students attend Westside High School?
Westside High School has 647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside High School is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside High School?
31.6% of students at Westside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside High School?
The largest demographic group at Westside High School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside High School?
Westside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westside High School rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High School ranks #1 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.
Is Westside High School a good school?
Westside High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Westside Cons. School District?
Besides Westside High School, Westside Cons. School District also operates Westside Elementary School (756 students) and Westside Middle School (414 students). See the Westside Cons. School District district page for the complete list.
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