What grades does WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Primary school serving students in JONESBORO, AR. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at JONESBORO, AR in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.

What schools are in JONESBORO, AR?

JONESBORO, AR is served by the local school district. WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|JONESBORO, Arkansas|WESTSIDE CONS. SCH DIST(CRAIGH

JONESBORO, AR 72404

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Tue

XC - Josh Park Memorial - Heber Springs High SchoolHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Thu

Teacher/Staff Contracted PLC-CTM-Work TimeStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Early School Release @ 12:05pmhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

WHS Band Region Marching Assessment @ ParagouldexamDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

WHS ASVAB TestingexamDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Days #2 & #3Staff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–4

Enrollment

785

Student:Teacher

18.7:1

Locale

Rural

District

WESTSIDE CONS. SCH DIST(CRAIGH

Econ. Disadvantaged

55.0%

Phone

(870)932-8023

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

24%

18th percentile in AR

Math Proficiency

47%

71th percentile in AR

Chronic Absenteeism

12.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

6 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1

Worse than average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

746

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,800

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,357

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,299

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 19%State 51%Local 31%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$199,789

+3.2% 1yr+28.2% 5yr

Jonesboro, AR metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.7%

Below 150% poverty line

6.0%

Unemployment rate

8.6%

Uninsured residents

10.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

323

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

323

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

41%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

105 (33%)

Specific Learning Disability

91 (28%)

Speech/Language Impairment

66 (20%)

Autism

44 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

13 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

756

Current enrollment

Stable(+6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

XC - Josh Park Memorial - Heber Springs High School

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Teacher/Staff Contracted PLC-CTM-Work Time

Staff Day

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Early School Release @ 12:05pm

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in WESTSIDE CONS. SCH DIST(CRAIGH. WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	XC - Josh Park Memorial - Heber Springs High SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Teacher/Staff Contracted PLC-CTM-Work TimeDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Early School Release @ 12:05pmDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	WHS Band Region Marching Assessment @ ParagouldDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	WHS ASVAB TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Days #2 & #3District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - School ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Choir - Christmas Concert @ FACDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Sat, Dec 12, 2026	WES PTO Breakfast with Santa @ WES CafeteriaDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	WHS Band - Christmas Concert - FACDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Christmas BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No School - Required Professional Day #5District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return from BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School - MLK, Jr DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	Early School ReleaseDistrict-wide Teacher/Staff Contracted PLC-CTM-Work Time 12:05-3:30	half_day	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	No School - Professional Dev. Exchange Day #4District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 25, 2027	WHS Band - Pre-Assessment Concert @ FACDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	WHS Band - Concert Assessment @ JonesboroDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	No School - Professional Dev. Exchange Day #5/Snow Day Makeup #3District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	School Closed for Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—