Excellent
#169 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 16% in state
West Side Elementary School
Elementary School · West Side School Dist(cleburne) · Greers Ferry, AR
A West Side School Dist(cleburne) elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7295 GREERS FERRY RD, Greers Ferry, AR 72067
- Math 49% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Side Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Side Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,945/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greers Ferry), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,126
Median home value
$201,200
Median rent
$654/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Side School Dist(cleburne)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,557NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Side Elementary School is listed in WEST SIDE SCHOOL DIST(CLEBURNE); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Side Elementary School
West Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greers Ferry, AR, part of West Side School Dist(cleburne), serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Side Elementary School
What grades does West Side Elementary School serve?
West Side Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Side Elementary School rank in AR?
West Side Elementary School ranks #169 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is West Side Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Side Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Side Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Side Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Side Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Side Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Side Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Side Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Side Elementary School?
100.0% of students at West Side Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cleburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (501) 825-7744
- Area population (ZIP 72067)
- 2,881
- Area median age
- 52.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72067; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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