- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Westwood Elementary School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 050699000179 · Greenwood, AR Other · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 19.1:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High School (1,161 students)
Westwood Elementary School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Westwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High School
1,161 students
- This school
Westwood Elementary School
839 students
- East Pointe El
East Pointe Elementary School
693 students
- East Hills Mid
East Hills Middle School
632 students
- Greenwood Juni
Greenwood Junior High School
605 students
- Greenwood Fres 298
Greenwood Freshman Center
298 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary School reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Elementary School compares
Westwood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,216
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 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.
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
District finance for Greenwood School District reports $11,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~839 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.