The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in Math. The lowest is 53% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School is one of nine elementary schools in the Cabot School District, serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It is a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation, located on the south side of Cabot, a fast-growing commuter city within the Little Rock–North Rock–Conway metropolitan area. The school is not a specialized or alternative campus; it provides a standard elementary curriculum for its neighborhood.
The strongest signal in the data is the school’s academic performance relative to its peers. On the state’s ATLAS assessments in the most recent year, Westside’s students scored, across tested subjects and grades, at a level that places the school in the top quartile among districts in Lonoke County. This comparison covers four districts, and Westside’s overall proficiency index sits notably above the midpoint of that group. In math, roughly three out of every five tested students in third and fourth grade scored proficient or above. In English language arts, the share was slightly lower but still above a majority. Science results were similar, with a little more than half of students reaching proficiency. While the school does not serve grades that take high school–level exams, its early-grade outcomes suggest a solid academic foundation. A parent looking for an elementary school with above-average test results within its county will find that here.
The student body is majority white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and smaller groups of Black, Asian, multiracial, and Native American students. A substantial portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a community with a mix of incomes. The school enrolls roughly enough students to fill four or five sections per grade, which is a typical size for a suburban elementary in the region. Special population counts for students with disabilities and English learners were not reported in the available data, so a parent wanting details on special education or language support programs should ask the school directly.
Cabot itself is primarily a residential suburb where many residents commute to Little Rock or to the Little Rock Air Force Base in nearby Jacksonville. The city has experienced steady population growth, driven by families seeking a lower cost of living and the reputation of the school district. The Cabot School District is a major local employer and a central institution. Westside Elementary sits in an auto-oriented setting; walkability is limited, and the built environment is typical suburban. The district operates a large number of campuses across the city, and no recent major district changes such as bond measures or boundary shifts were identified in publicly available records.
The school’s environment and access data—discipline rates, staffing ratios, attendance patterns, course offerings—were not available in the source material. Parents who want to understand class sizes, teacher experience, or disciplinary climate will need to reach out to the school or attend a school board meeting. The absence of that information does not imply a problem; it simply means the record does not capture it.
Westside Elementary is a good fit for a family looking for a mainstream public elementary school in a growing, suburban commuting town, where test scores are above typical for the county and the surrounding district is deeply woven into the community. The school’s economic diversity is real, and its academic results are a clear strength. A parent whose priorities include early-grade proficiency and a stable, conventional school setting will find Westside straightforward and solid. Those seeking specialized programs, detailed information on student support services, or a walkable neighborhood school may want to investigate further with the school itself.
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