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Westside Elementary School

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Westside Elementary School ranks 222 nd of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

222^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Westside Elementary School in Jonesboro, AR, is a PK-4 school serving 756 students within the Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead), a district ranked in the top 32% of Arkansas. This school stands out for its remarkable turnaround, climbing from the bottom 20% of Arkansas elementary schools in 2016 to a consistent 3-star rating and the 55th percentile in 2026, all while serving a student population where about 55% qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Westside Elementary achieves exceptional academic results, particularly in Math and Science, where proficiency rates of 49.3% in each subject significantly exceed the state average. This performance is especially notable when compared to nearby schools, including several Jonesboro magnet schools. For instance, Westside outperforms the Visual & Performing Arts Magnet and the International Studies Magnet in these subjects, despite those schools having a higher percentage of students from higher-income backgrounds. Furthermore, Westside is the most cost-effective school in the area, spending just $9,756 per student—dramatically less than the Nettleton School District schools (over $13,000) and the Jonesboro School District magnets (ranging from $10,868 to $13,549). Even the high-performing Valley View School District schools spend slightly more per student.

This combination of strong academic growth, efficient spending, and consistent year-over-year improvement makes Westside Elementary a compelling choice for parents. The school’s steady upward trajectory over the past decade, from a 1-star to a 3-star rating, reflects effective leadership and instructional practices that overcome typical challenges. While its English Language Arts scores are near the state average, its focused strength in Math and Science, coupled with its cost-effectiveness, sets it apart from many peers, including the declining University Heights School Of Medical Arts. This is a school that has proven it can deliver strong results without requiring the highest spending.

756

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,756

Per pupil spending ?

55%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1834 Hwy 91 West
Jonesboro, AR 72416

(870) 935-7501

District: WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)

Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westside Middle School
High:	Westside High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Two or more races:

3.4%

African American:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 16th percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 39 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (55th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg42%

222^nd of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 38 pts since 2016

From bottom 16% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 251WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead) among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	56.1	222 of 491	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.7	165 of 495	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.7	203 of 497	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.1	242 of 492	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.0	304 of 487	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.8	243 of 496	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.0	248 of 488	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.8	282 of 480	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.3	375 of 485	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	23.9	413 of 494	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	46.6	242 of 466	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	59.8	199 of 471	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.2	216 of 476	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.7	191 of 468	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.0	186 of 471	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.3	171 of 457	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.9	182 of 445	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.6	168 of 439	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.0	117 of 440	73.4%	★★★★☆
2006	71.8	107 of 402	73.4%	★★★★☆
2005	49.5	241 of 411	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics49%+5 vs state

Science49%+5 vs state

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Reading40%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1834 Hwy 91 West	Jonesboro	72416	Craighead County	WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 935-7501	756	42	18.0	55.0%	692 (91.5%)	19 (2.5%)	11 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	26 (3.4%)	56.1	222^nd of 491 public elementary schools	54.8%		64.7	165^th of 495 public elementary schools	66.7%	57	42.9	37.7			40.3	41.5	38.3			40.0	50.7	48.0			49.3	50.7	48.0			49.3	$9,756	$907	$8,849
Leadership Magnet School	Public, Magnet	1-6	1110 West Washington Avenue	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5855	492	28	17.7	100.0%	67 (13.6%)	330 (67.1%)	70 (14.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	9.8	465^th of 491 public elementary schools	5.3%		11.5	458^th of 495 public elementary schools	7.5%	7	19.2	14.0	12.3	24.4	17.5	16.0	15.1	14.8	28.1	18.3	20.2	17.5	12.4	28.1	19.5	12.7	17.4	24.7	24.4	19.5	$12,640	$2,527	$10,113
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1001 Rosemond Avenue	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5850	633	35	18.1	100.0%	141 (22.3%)	386 (61.0%)	70 (11.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.9%)	31.7	362^nd of 491 public elementary schools	26.3%		33.6	350^th of 495 public elementary schools	29.3%	12	23.5	22.9	33.7	37.6	29.1	24.5	22.9	40.0	37.6	30.9	53.0	32.3	43.8	32.9	40.8	27.4	19.8	28.9	40.0	28.7	$11,391	$1,928	$9,463
Kindergarten Center	Public	K	618 W. Nettleton	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5835	485	33	14.5	100.0%	120 (24.7%)	238 (49.1%)	91 (18.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.0%)								(n/a)																					$12,952	$2,046	$10,907
Math & Science Magnet School	Public, Magnet	1-6	213 E Thomas Green Rd	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5845	499	32	15.4	100.0%	94 (18.8%)	288 (57.7%)	94 (18.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	10.9	458^th of 491 public elementary schools	6.7%		10.2	466^th of 495 public elementary schools	5.9%	8	18.7	14.9	25.4	7.9	16.9	22.0	16.3	26.9	9.4	18.9	17.4	12.0	25.0	18.4	18.0	25.3	24.3	30.9	16.9	24.5	$13,549	$2,705	$10,844
International Studies Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1218 Cobb Street	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5825	636	34	18.6	100.0%	308 (48.4%)	185 (29.1%)	86 (13.5%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.2%)	58.5	206^th of 491 public elementary schools	58.0%		70.6	137^th of 495 public elementary schools	72.3%	69	34.4	46.9	39.0	54.4	44.1	35.4	45.1	36.1	57.0	43.8	36.3	43.8	46.3	58.8	46.7	34.3	46.5	42.4	57.0	45.5	$11,138	$1,579	$9,559
Valley View Intermediate School	Public	3-6	5404 Yarbrough Drive	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 935-6361	933	59	15.7	32.0%	745 (79.8%)	51 (5.5%)	40 (4.3%)	48 (5.1%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.8%)	83.3	64^th of 491 public elementary schools	87.0%		85.2	58^th of 495 public elementary schools	88.3%	6	56.4	63.2			59.9	55.0	61.5			58.4	55.4	70.1			63.0	50.7	58.5			54.7	$9,885	$400	$9,484
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1804 Hillcrest Drive	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5830	731	40	18.0	100.0%	317 (43.4%)	270 (36.9%)	101 (13.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	66.2	163^rd of 491 public elementary schools	66.8%		58.5	209^th of 495 public elementary schools	57.8%	46	45.7	38.1	55.5	53.1	47.4	46.2	36.6	53.5	50.4	45.9	47.1	51.8	62.4	52.2	53.0	45.3	46.7	50.5	47.7	47.4	$10,868	$1,376	$9,492
Valley View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	5603 Kersey Lane	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 935-1910	668	44	15.1	32.2%	543 (81.3%)	32 (4.8%)	32 (4.8%)	34 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.7%)								(n/a)																					$13,094	$1,467	$11,627
University Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Bowling Lane	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 910-7823	446	32	14.0	80.5%	115 (25.8%)	219 (49.1%)	55 (12.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.2%)								(n/a)																					$13,830	$1,809	$12,021

Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Westside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westside Middle School
High : Westside High School

How many students attend Westside Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 756 students attended Westside Elementary School.

What district is Westside Elementary School in?

WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)

What is the racial makeup of Westside Elementary School?

Students at Westside Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is Westside Elementary School a good school?

Westside Elementary School ranks 222^nd of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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