Westside Elementary School

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Westside Elementary School ranks 293 rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Westside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hartman, Arkansas, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 298 students. The school is part of the Westside School District (Johnson), which is ranked 202 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westside Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the state average and its own district in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.8% of Westside students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8% and the district average of 22.5%. Additionally, Westside Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.99% to 100% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite spending $9,442 per student, which is higher than the state average, Westside Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.1 to 14.1 over the past three school years.

Westside Elementary's performance lags significantly behind many of the nearby schools, such as County Line Elementary, Scranton Elementary, and Paris Elementary, which have higher test scores, lower free/reduced lunch rates, and higher school rankings. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Westside Elementary may be a significant factor contributing to the school's underperformance, and the low student-teacher ratio suggests that the school may be facing challenges in effectively utilizing its resources to improve student learning. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the root causes of the school's underperformance.

Detail:

Public K-5

193 School St
Hartman, AR 72840

(479) 497-1088

District: Westside School Dist(Johnson)

SchoolDigger Rank:
293^rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,442

Students who attend Westside Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 275

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Asian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westside Elementary School ranks worse than 59% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (6.5%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside Elementary School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Westside Elementary School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside Elementary School is $9,442.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westside Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Westside School Dist(Johnson):

SchoolDigger ranks Westside School Dist(Johnson) 202^nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westside Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	44.31	262^nd	411	36.3%
2006	55.32	208^th	402	48.3%
2007	43.27	288^th	440	34.5%
2008	47.02	280^th	439	36.2%
2009	43.16	294^th	445	33.9%
2010	30.76	366^th	457	19.9%
2011	30.85	373^rd	471	20.8%
2012	30.45	383^rd	468	18.2%
2013	25.12	406^th	476	14.7%
2014	16.16	426^th	471	9.6%
2015	8.31	457^th	466	1.9%
2016	14.59	447^th	494	9.5%
2017	20.20	420^th	485	13.4%
2018	23.78	394^th	480	17.9%
2019	29.21	373^rd	488	23.6%
2021	25.73	381^st	496	23.2%
2022	26.88	380^th	487	22.0%
2023	31.11	360^th	492	26.8%
2024	43.56	293^rd	497	41.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Westside Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	353	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	356
1989	370	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	375
1990	377	3	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	383
1991	374	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	378
1992	358	2	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	368
1993	358	1	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	368
1994	340	2	4	2	6	n/a	n/a	354
1995	331	0	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	344
1996	331	0	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	344
1997	320	0	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	329
1998	321	0	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	330
1999	318	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	326
2000	341	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	352
2001	333	0	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	345
2002	314	1	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	325
2003	314	1	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	325
2004	303	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	311
2005	292	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	298
2006	296	0	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	307
2007	308	0	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	328
2008	309	0	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	327
2009	318	0	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	340
2010	314	0	8	15	2	0	0	339
2011	324	0	6	18	2	0	2	352
2012	312	0	5	17	0	0	1	335
2013	345	0	7	19	1	1	1	374
2014	359	0	3	10	1	0	1	374
2015	360	0	6	13	0	0	0	379
2016	378	0	8	15	0	0	0	401
2017	363	1	8	17	1	0	0	390
2018	368	1	7	10	1	0	0	387
2019	363	2	6	10	1	0	2	384
2020	346	2	5	19	3	0	2	377
2021	265	0	5	13	2	0	2	287
2022	287	0	3	15	1	2	2	310
2023	273	0	6	15	1	2	1	298
2024	246	0	7	18	1	0	3	275

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	356	21.5	16.5	n/a
1989	375	23.0	16.3	n/a
1990	383	24.0	15.9	47.8
1991	378	24.3	15.5	46
1992	368	25.3	14.5	52.7
1993	368	23.7	15.5	52.2
1994	354	24.0	14.8	51.4
1995	344	23.2	14.8	52.6
1996	344	23.2	14.8	52.6
1997	329	23.0	14.3	58.1
1998	330	23.0	14.3	53.6
1999	326	18.0	18.1	73.9
2000	352	26.0	13.5	74.1
2001	345	27.0	12.8	72.8
2002	325	25.0	13.0	70.2
2003	325	25.0	13.0	70.2
2004	311	21.0	14.8	72
2005	298	24.0	12.4	77.2
2006	307	20.0	15.4	81.4
2007	328	24.0	13.7	99.1
2008	327	24.0	13.6	99.1
2009	340	25.0	13.6	99.1
2010	339	30.0	13.5	99.1
2011	352	25.8	13.6	99.1
2012	335	26.0	12.8	99.1
2013	374	26.8	13.9	99.2
2014	374	27.8	13.4	99.2
2015	379	29.0	13.0	99.2
2016	401	31.0	12.9	99.3
2017	390	27.3	14.2	99.2
2018	387	28.5	13.5	67.4
2019	384	28.0	13.7	100
2020	377	28.0	13.4	100
2021	287	21.7	13.1	100
2022	310	22.0	14.0	100
2023	298	21.0	14.1	99
2024	275	18.0	15.2	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	356	21.5	16.5	n/a
1989	375	23.0	16.3	n/a
1990	383	24.0	15.9	47.8
1991	378	24.3	15.5	46
1992	368	25.3	14.5	52.7
1993	368	23.7	15.5	52.2
1994	354	24.0	14.8	51.4
1995	344	23.2	14.8	52.6
1996	344	23.2	14.8	52.6
1997	329	23.0	14.3	58.1
1998	330	23.0	14.3	53.6
1999	326	18.0	18.1	73.9
2000	352	26.0	13.5	74.1
2001	345	27.0	12.8	72.8
2002	325	25.0	13.0	70.2
2003	325	25.0	13.0	70.2
2004	311	21.0	14.8	72
2005	298	24.0	12.4	77.2
2006	307	20.0	15.4	81.4
2007	328	24.0	13.7	99.1
2008	327	24.0	13.6	99.1
2009	340	25.0	13.6	99.1
2010	339	30.0	13.5	99.1
2011	352	25.8	13.6	99.1
2012	335	26.0	12.8	99.1
2013	374	26.8	13.9	99.2
2014	374	27.8	13.4	99.2
2015	379	29.0	13.0	99.2
2016	401	31.0	12.9	99.3
2017	390	27.3	14.2	99.2
2018	387	28.5	13.5	67.4
2019	384	28.0	13.7	100
2020	377	28.0	13.4	100
2021	287	21.7	13.1	100
2022	310	22.0	14.0	100
2023	298	21.0	14.1	99
2024	275	18.0	15.2	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westside Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,907 (20.2%)	$7,535 (79.8%)	$9,442

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 373^rd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 360^th of 492 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Westside Elementary School)	60	73.5	13.5%
3rd Grade English (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	60	73.5	13.5%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Westside Elementary School)	37.8	58.8	21%
3rd Grade Math (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	37.8	58.8	21%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Westside Elementary School)	31.2	47.1	15.9%
3rd Grade Science (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	31.2	47.1	15.9%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Westside Elementary School)	28.9	32.4	3.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	28.9	32.4	3.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Westside Elementary School)	69.7	48.1	21.6%
4th Grade English (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	69.7	48.1	21.6%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Westside Elementary School)	34	35.2	1.2%
4th Grade Math (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	34	35.2	1.2%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Westside Elementary School)	34	27.8	6.2%
4th Grade Science (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	34	27.8	6.2%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Westside Elementary School)	26.8	27.8	1%
4th Grade Reading (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	26.8	27.8	1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Westside Elementary School)	59.3	54.2	5.1%
5th Grade English (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	59.3	54.2	5.1%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Westside Elementary School)	28.2	23	5.2%
5th Grade Math (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	28.2	23	5.2%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Westside Elementary School)	31.2	12.6	18.6%
5th Grade Science (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	31.2	12.6	18.6%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Westside Elementary School)	21.8	10.5	11.3%
5th Grade Reading (Westside School Dist(Johnson))	21.8	10.5	11.3%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	384	298	22.4%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	10	15	50%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	363	273	24.8%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	99%	1%

Schools Near Westside Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	K-5	193 School St	Hartman	72840	Johnson County	Westside School Dist(Johnson)	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 497-1088	275	18	15.2	98.9%	246 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	43.6	293^rd of 497 public elementary schools	41.0%		31.1	360^th of 492 public elementary schools	26.8%	67	41.7	28.2	20.0		28.8	41.7	28.1	18.0		28.0	44.4	34.4	28.0		34.7	41.7	40.7	26.0		34.8	$9,442	$1,907	$7,535
Clarksville Primary School	Public	K-1	2023 Clark Rd	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 979-6000	399	25	15.9	76.7%	192 (48.1%)	2 (0.5%)	130 (32.6%)	49 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	21 (5.3%)								(n/a)																					$10,843	$2,186	$8,657
Scranton Elementary School	Public	K-6	103 N Eighth St	Scranton	72863	Logan County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 938-7278	225	17	13.3	52.0%	207 (92.0%)	4 (1.8%)	8 (3.6%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	50.6	256^th of 497 public elementary schools	48.5%		69.8	147^th of 492 public elementary schools	70.1%	109	29.3	36.9	29.6	21.3	29.5	36.6	39.5	25.9	27.2	33.1	29.3	39.4	44.4	36.3	36.7	46.4	42.1	40.7	27.2	39.6	$7,818	$1,168	$6,650
Clarksville Elementary School	Public	2-3	1903 Clark Rd	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 705-3256	352	23	15.5	73.6%	173 (49.1%)	1 (0.3%)	111 (31.5%)	45 (12.8%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.1%)	60.2	204^th of 497 public elementary schools	59.0%		51.5	262^nd of 492 public elementary schools	46.7%	58	40.0				40.0	42.3				42.3	35.5				35.5	37.7				37.7	$8,390	$1,574	$6,815
Clarksville Intermediate School	Public	4-5	1901 Clark Road	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 705-3218	378	18	20.6	74.9%	182 (48.1%)	2 (0.5%)	135 (35.7%)	35 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	19 (5.0%)	41	306^th of 497 public elementary schools	38.4%					(n/a)		28.8	33.9		31.1		28.2	33.4		30.7		25.1	35.6		30.1		30.3	28.8		29.5
Paris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	401 N School St	Paris	72855	Logan County	Paris School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 963-3143	421	26	15.9	100.0%	338 (80.3%)	6 (1.4%)	31 (7.4%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.3%)	64.1	172^nd of 497 public elementary schools	65.4%		70.6	143^rd of 492 public elementary schools	70.9%	29	30.0	42.6			35.9	27.1	42.7			34.4	60.0	63.9			61.9	37.2	40.9			39.0	$10,422	$2,245	$8,177
Lamar Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 Elberta St	Lamar	72846	Johnson County	Lamar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 885-3363	532	35	15.2	78.8%	471 (88.5%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.1%)	50.6	254^th of 497 public elementary schools	48.9%		54.2	241^st of 492 public elementary schools	51.0%	13	30.1	37.2	25.7		30.8	31.0	33.7	29.8		31.4	40.8	37.2	41.3		39.9	33.0	39.5	41.3		37.7	$9,533	$2,740	$6,793
Elgin B Milton Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1601 Walden Drive	Ozark	72949	Franklin County	Ozark School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 667-4745	565	41	13.8	62.3%	483 (85.5%)	4 (0.7%)	25 (4.4%)	5 (0.9%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	68.5	148^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.2%		82.5	66^th of 492 public elementary schools	86.6%	82	39.5				39.5	38.1				38.1	56.8				56.8	40.3				40.3
Ozark Upper Elementary School	Public	4-5	1601 Walden Dr	Ozark	72949	Franklin County	Ozark School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 667-3474	243	14	17.6	58.0%	209 (86.0%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.9%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.9%)	52.7	239^th of 497 public elementary schools	51.9%		60.6	203^rd of 492 public elementary schools	58.7%	36		36.2	31.1		33.6		38.6	33.6		36.1		38.6	45.4		42.1		34.2	26.9		30.4
Oark Elementary School	Public	K-6	370 Hwy 215	Oark	72852	Johnson County	Jasper School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 292-3337	105	11	9.4	97.1%	103 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	36	343^rd of 497 public elementary schools	31.0%		25.1	390^th of 492 public elementary schools	20.7%	47	18.8	17.7		36.8	27.9	25.1	17.7		42.1	29.5	18.8	29.4		31.6	31.2	12.5	11.8		52.7	31.2	$14,124	$2,389	$11,735

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Westside Elementary School ranks 293^rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Westside School Dist(Johnson)

What schools do graduates of Westside Elementary School attend?

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

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What is the racial makeup of Westside Elementary School?

Students at Westside Elementary School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Westside Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 275 students attended Westside Elementary School.

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