WESTERN HILLS ELEM. SCHOOL

WESTERN HILLS ELEM. SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 331 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 19 teachers, WESTERN HILLS ELEM. 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.

Western Hills Elementary School is a public school located in the Baseline neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas, serving students within the Little Rock School District (LRSD). As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports foundational academic growth, literacy, and numeracy. By leveraging the resources of the larger district, Western Hills emphasizes the development of essential life skills and academic proficiency to prepare its students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Little Rock community, serving as a hub for local families. Its curriculum and extracurricular efforts are designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. With a mission aligned with the broader goals of the Little Rock School District, Western Hills Elementary focuses on maintaining high standards for instruction, effective classroom management, and a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage actively in their own learning journeys.

For more information, contact WESTERN HILLS ELEM. SCHOOL at (501) 447-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4901 WESTERN HILLS AVE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204
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WESTERN HILLS ELEM. SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
331
Teachers:
19.69
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
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
5th 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 331 students

Black or African American
64.4%
Hispanic/Latino
27.8%
White
5.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

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.