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West Side Elementary School

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West Side Elementary School ranks 56 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

56^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

West Side Elementary School in Greers Ferry, AR, is a small, rural school serving 284 students from Pre-K through 6th grade, and it has become a standout success story in the region. Despite 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch—a measure of high economic need—the school has achieved a remarkable 4-star rating and now ranks in the 89th percentile of all Arkansas elementary schools. This is a dramatic improvement from its historical performance in the 50th-60th percentiles, showing a clear and sustained upward trajectory that sets it apart from many nearby schools.

What makes West Side truly exceptional is its balanced, high-level performance across all subjects. In the most recent school year, proficiency rates were consistently strong: 60.6% in English Language Arts, 60.7% in Reading, 60.9% in Mathematics, and 57.8% in Science. This consistency is a sign of a well-rounded instructional program. For comparison, while Quitman Elementary School—which has a much lower poverty rate—excels in Science and Reading, West Side actually outperforms Quitman in Mathematics (60.9% vs. 45.6%) and matches it in ELA. Similarly, West Side’s ELA proficiency is over 20 percentage points higher than South Side Elementary and Mountain View Elementary, both of which also serve high-poverty populations. The school’s success is supported by a low student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 and high per-student spending of $16,715, which is used effectively—unlike Concord Elementary School, which spends more but achieves lower results.

One area to watch is a potential dip in 5th-grade reading and ELA scores, which are lower than the school’s overall averages. However, this does not overshadow the school’s overall strength. West Side is a model of how strategic investment and effective teaching can overcome socioeconomic challenges, making it a top choice for families in the WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne). Its rapid improvement and consistent excellence prove it is not just "good for a high-poverty school"—it is genuinely competitive with the best-resourced schools in the area.

284

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,715

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7295 Greers Ferry Road
Greers Ferry, AR 72067

(501) 825-7744

District: WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne)

Students who attend West Side Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Side High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Hispanic:

2.1%

African American:

0.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 52nd percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (60% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg55%

Arkansas avg42%

56^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 37 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 251WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne) 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	84.2	56 of 491	88.6%	★★★★☆
2025	74.6	111 of 495	77.6%	★★★★☆
2024	60.1	205 of 497	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.3	182 of 492	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.3	154 of 487	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.7	195 of 496	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.0	214 of 488	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.3	204 of 480	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.1	172 of 485	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.2	238 of 494	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	36.8	310 of 466	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	47.2	299 of 471	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	55.8	244 of 476	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	63.0	194 of 468	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.5	190 of 471	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.1	82 of 457	82.1%	★★★★☆
2009	65.5	168 of 445	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.8	104 of 439	76.3%	★★★★☆
2007	51.3	248 of 440	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	54.1	218 of 402	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	69.0	114 of 411	72.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics61%+17 vs state

Reading61%+20 vs state

English Language Arts61%+21 vs state

Science58%+14 vs state

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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
West Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7295 Greers Ferry Road	Greers Ferry	72067	Cleburne County	WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 825-7744	284	21	13.6	100.0%	274 (96.5%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	84.2	56^th of 491 public elementary schools	88.6%		74.6	111^th of 495 public elementary schools	77.6%	55	65.7	63.3	48.2	64.5	60.6	68.7	66.6	41.3	64.5	60.7	72.8	50.0	65.5	54.9	60.9	72.8	46.7	55.1	54.8	57.8	$16,715	$3,231	$13,484
Heber Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 W Pine St	Heber Springs	72543	Cleburne County	Heber Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 362-8155	743	49	15.2	55.2%	661 (89.0%)	5 (0.7%)	39 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.0%)	69.9	141^st of 491 public elementary schools	71.3%		84.7	59^th of 495 public elementary schools	88.1%	82	44.5	43.1	55.6		47.7	42.9	45.0	58.3		48.5	44.4	46.8	60.9		50.6	50.8	55.1	62.6		56.0	$11,629	$1,378	$10,251
Shirley Elementary School	Public	K-6	1302 Hwy 9 East	Shirley	72153	Van Buren County	Shirley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 518-2223	169	16	10.6	85.2%	163 (96.4%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35.5	340^th of 491 public elementary schools	30.8%		33.4	351^st of 495 public elementary schools	29.1%	11		17.9	32.0	50.0	35.3		17.9	24.0	58.4	35.3		17.9	28.0	50.0	31.8		17.9	32.0	54.2	34.1	$16,064	$3,539	$12,525
Rural Special Elementary School	Public	K-6	13237 Hwy 263	Fox	72051	Stone County	Mountain View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 363-4365	112	10	11.1	97.3%	106 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	42.9	296^th of 491 public elementary schools	39.7%		55.6	226^th of 495 public elementary schools	54.3%	70	57.1	47.8		33.3	46.1	50.0	43.4		33.3	42.9	28.5	30.4		33.4	28.6	42.8	34.8		22.3	34.9	$13,354	$1,242	$12,112
Quitman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6275 Heber Springs West	Quitman	72131	Cleburne County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 589-2807	432	28	15.5	52.5%	391 (90.5%)	9 (2.1%)	24 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	78	91^st of 491 public elementary schools	81.5%		70.6	136^th of 495 public elementary schools	72.5%	45	51.8	61.8	55.3		56.6	58.9	54.4	55.4		56.1	33.3	48.6	53.1		45.6	64.9	60.3	56.1		60.2	$12,252	$1,841	$10,411
South Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	334 Southside Road	Bee Branch	72013	Van Buren County	SOUTH SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Van Buren)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 654-2200	269	20	13.7	98.9%	242 (90.0%)	7 (2.6%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	57.4	212^th of 491 public elementary schools	56.8%		61	188^th of 495 public elementary schools	62.0%	24	40.0	43.4	32.5	47.0	40.1	37.1	39.1	35.0	52.9	40.9	47.0	47.8	47.5	61.8	51.1	47.0	52.2	40.0	47.0	45.8	$17,270	$2,287	$14,983
Clinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	852 Yellowjacket Lane	Clinton	72031	Van Buren County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 745-6071	553	38	14.5	100.0%	489 (88.4%)	2 (0.4%)	49 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	68.5	150^th of 491 public elementary schools	69.5%		71.4	130^th of 495 public elementary schools	73.7%	20	58.6	35.1	46.5		46.9	59.8	40.3	51.2		50.6	51.2	53.9	50.0		51.6	64.6	42.1	44.1		50.4	$14,491	$2,973	$11,518
Rose Bud Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	124 School Road	Rose Bud	72137	White County	Rose Bud School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 556-5152	399	26	15.4	60.7%	364 (91.2%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.5%)	60.4	196^th of 491 public elementary schools	60.1%		60	198^th of 495 public elementary schools	60.0%	2	47.0	35.1	44.7	51.1	43.8	38.2	31.6	44.7	48.9	40.9	58.9	47.4	47.7	44.4	48.8	52.9	36.9	49.2	60.0	48.8	$12,305	$1,479	$10,827
Concord Elementary School	Public	K-6	10920 Heber Springs Road North	Concord	72523	Cleburne County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 668-3757	197	16	12.3	67.5%	193 (98.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.9	208^th of 491 public elementary schools	57.6%		42.5	299^th of 495 public elementary schools	39.6%	91	48.3	29.4	38.4	48.5	42.8	51.7	29.4	46.2	51.5	46.6	48.2	23.5	42.3	51.6	43.8	65.5	41.2	26.9	39.4	43.8	$17,759	$3,417	$14,343
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	201 Elementary Dr.	Mountain View	72560	Stone County	Mountain View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 269-3104	497	34	14.4	99.4%	482 (97.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	68.3	152^nd of 491 public elementary schools	69.0%		58.1	212^th of 495 public elementary schools	57.2%	60	49.4	48.9			49.2	49.4	47.8			48.6	55.5	50.0			52.6	50.6	47.9			49.1	$14,699	$2,869	$11,829

Frequently Asked Questions about West Side Elementary School

Is West Side Elementary School a good school?

West Side Elementary School ranks 56^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of West Side Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Side Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : West Side High School

How many students attend West Side Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 284 students attended West Side Elementary School.

What district is West Side Elementary School in?

WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne)

What is the racial makeup of West Side Elementary School?

Students at West Side Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic.

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