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#1018 of 1,036 schools in AR
Western Hills Elem. School
Elementary School · Little Rock School District · Little Rock, AR
A Little Rock School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4901 WESTERN HILLS AVE, Little Rock, AR 72204
- Math 18% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Hills Elem. School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Hills Elem. 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Rock), 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
$39,088
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| The Huda AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Wakefield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Exalt Academy of Southwest Little RockCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 749 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #31 of 38
- District spending per student
- $15,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Hills Elem. School is listed in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Hills Elem. School
Western Hills Elem. School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, AR, part of Little Rock School District, serving approximately 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,018 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Hills Elem. School
What grades does Western Hills Elem. School serve?
Western Hills Elem. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Western Hills Elem. School?
Western Hills Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Elem. School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Hills Elem. School rank in AR?
Western Hills Elem. School ranks #1,018 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Western Hills Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Hills Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Western Hills Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Hills Elem. School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Hills Elem. School a charter school?
No, Western Hills Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Hills Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Western Hills Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Hills Elem. School?
92.1% of students at Western Hills Elem. 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.8%
- Phone
- (501) 447-6900
- Area population (ZIP 72204)
- 31,219
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 72204; 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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