Greenbrier Westside Elementary

Greenbrier Westside Elementary is a high-performing PK-5 school in Greenbrier, AR, serving 552 students as part of the top-rated Greenbrier School District, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the 96th percentile statewide. This school consistently earns 5-star ratings and ranks in the 93rd to 96th percentile, with a notable strength in science—75.3% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, which is 31.3 percentage points above the state average. However, it has a higher student-to-teacher ratio of 18.6:1 compared to district peers, and there is a dip in proficiency from 3rd to 5th grade in English Language Arts and Math, which may be worth monitoring.

While Greenbrier Westside is an excellent school, it is not the top performer in its district. Its sister school, Greenbrier Springhill Elementary, consistently ranks in the 97th-99th percentile and outperforms Westside in nearly every subject. For example, in 5th grade Math, Springhill’s proficiency is 76.7% compared to Westside’s 53.7%. This creates a unique dynamic where Westside is a top-tier school but is the second-best option within a 3-mile radius. The school also stands out when compared to nearby districts—for instance, Conway School District schools like Marguerite Vann Elementary School and Jim Stone Elementary School struggle with lower rankings, despite spending more per student.

Interestingly, Greenbrier Westside spends $10,501 per student, which is less than every Conway district school listed and significantly less than Guy Perkins School District ($17,106 per student), yet it dramatically outperforms these schools. This suggests that the school’s success is driven by factors like district leadership, teaching quality, and community support rather than raw expenditure. The school also has a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 41.3%, similar to its high-performing district peers, indicating that the Greenbrier district effectively supports students across a range of economic backgrounds.