- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Westside High School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 050402000146 · Jonesboro, AR Other · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 12.4:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside Elementary School (756 students)
Westside High School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Westside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
756 students
- This school
Westside High School
647 students
- Westside Middl
Westside Middle School
414 students
What this shows Westside High School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside High School compares
Westside High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,800
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~647 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.