The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in Science. The lowest is 41% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through fourth grade and is part of the Westside Consolidated School District, located on Highway 91 West in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jonesboro itself is a mid-sized regional hub that blends residential neighborhoods with a university campus, healthcare complexes, retail corridors, and food-processing industry. The city spans a large area, and six separate public school districts operate within its limits, giving families a wide range of enrollment options depending on where they live. Westside Elementary sits on the outskirts of this spread-out city, in a more rural-adjacent setting than some of the districts closer to the downtown core.
The school enrolls a student body that is heavily white, with small shares of Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. A substantial share of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a moderate degree of economic diversity. The elementary serves only the primary grades, so there are no high school metrics such as a graduation rate, and no data on programs like Advanced Placement or career pathways, as those are not applicable at this grade band.
On state assessments in the 2024-25 school year, Westside Elementary tested students in grades three and four in math, English language arts, and science. Across the tested subjects and grades, the overall proficiency rate places the school among the top performers when compared with other districts in Craighead County. In math, third-grade students reached proficiency at a rate that was slightly higher than that of fourth graders. In English language arts, fourth graders outperformed third graders, and in science the two grades were close to one another. The pattern suggests solid results relative to the county, though a parent may want to look into how these rates compare with the state average, which was not part of the data provided for this school.
The school itself is located in a part of Jonesboro where housing costs are moderately above the statewide median but still below the national median, based on publicly reported estimates. Rents in the area are affordable in relation to typical household incomes. The local economy is anchored by Arkansas State University, two major hospital systems, and several large food-processing plants. The city has seen steady population growth in recent years and has received planning and infrastructure awards, but the district brief noted no recent changes or initiatives of lasting impact that have been publicly reported.
Because Westside Elementary serves only the early elementary grades, families with older children will need to consider the feeder pattern within the Westside Consolidated School District. Data on special education and English learner populations, as well as on course access and staffing, were not available in the provided records. For a family weighing this school, the main draw is a relatively strong academic performance for the grade levels it serves, set within a larger regional city that offers a university presence and a range of employment sectors. The student body is not especially diverse, and the school’s setting is more rural than the denser parts of Jonesboro. Those who value a small-school feel within a multi-district city may find it a good fit; others may want to ask the district about class sizes, enrichment opportunities, and the support provided for students who need extra help.
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