Summary:
In zip code 72067 (Greers Ferry, AR), there is a single elementary school, West Side Elementary School, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade with a total enrollment of 284 students.
West Side Elementary School is a standout institution that delivers exceptional academic results despite serving a student population where 100% are eligible for free or reduced lunch. The school significantly outperforms state averages in all core subjects, with 2025-2026 proficiency rates of 60.6% in English Language Arts (vs. 39.4% statewide), 60.7% in Reading (vs. 40.4%), 60.9% in Mathematics (vs. 44.1%), and 57.8% in Science (vs. 44.0%). This performance is part of a remarkable upward trajectory, as the school's state ranking jumped from the 59th percentile (3 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 89th percentile (4 stars) in 2025-2026, placing it 56th out of 491 elementary schools in Arkansas.
The school benefits from being part of the high-performing WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne), which ranks 15th out of 251 districts statewide (94th percentile, 5 stars). With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 and per-student spending of $16,715, the school provides strong individualized support. However, grade-level analysis reveals some variability: 3rd grade is a powerhouse with proficiency rates exceeding 72% in Math and Science, while 5th grade shows a relative dip, particularly in Reading (41.3%) and ELA (48.2%), suggesting a potential area for targeted intervention as students transition to upper elementary grades.
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