WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead) school district, located in JONESBORO, AR with about 704 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serves as a foundational component of the Westside Consolidated School District. Situated on Highway 91 West, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in their early academic years, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that encourages both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Westside Elementary aims to integrate community values into its culture, often utilizing its website to maintain transparent communication with families regarding school policies, events, and academic calendars. As part of the broader Westside school system, the elementary campus works to prepare students for a successful transition into middle and high school, prioritizing the development of essential social skills and foundational learning habits necessary for lifelong success.

For more information, contact WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 932-8023 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1834 HWY 91 W
JONESBORO, AR 72404
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WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JONESBORO, AR with about 704 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
704
Teachers:
41.73
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 704 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.