Enrollment
839
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenwood, AR
Westwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050699000179
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Greenwood, AR.
School address
District: Greenwood School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050699000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Greenwood, Arkansas, enrolling 839 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Arkansas schools and 40% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.0% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Arkansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 839 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Greenwood School District also operates Greenwood High School (1,161 students) and East Pointe Elementary School (693 students) alongside Westwood Elementary 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 Westwood Elementary School compares
Westwood Elementary 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$10,430
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 76.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Westwood Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood School District, which includes Westwood Elementary School.
$10,430
Per student
-15%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 46.4%
Federal 14.8%
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 Westwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Pointe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hills Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Freshman Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~839 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary School
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has 839 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenwood, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood Elementary School?
29.0% of students at Westwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Greenwood, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Greenwood, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenwood on the city page.
Is Westwood Elementary School a good school?
Westwood Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 Greenwood School District?
Besides Westwood Elementary School, Greenwood School District also operates Greenwood High School (1,161 students), East Pointe Elementary School (693 students), and East Hills Middle School (632 students). See the Greenwood School District district page for the complete list.
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