Bay Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Bay Elementary School in Bay, AR serves 323 students in grades K–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 12:1.
Math proficiency ranges between 45–49%, which is higher than the state average of 39% and the district average of 35%, though scores have declined from 50–54% in 2019 to the current level.
Reading proficiency is between 35–39%, which is lower than the state average of 40%, showing a decline from 40–44% in 2019 and 45–49% in prior years.
Science proficiency is 40–44%, higher than the state average of 36% and ranking in the top 30% statewide.
Enrollment has remained relatively stable around 320 students since 2018, while eligibility for free lunch increased sharply from 20% in 2018 to 46% in 2023, indicating a rising low–income student population.
Westside Elementary School in Jonesboro, AR serves 785 students from prekindergarten through 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 48%, higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Westside Consolidated School District average of 38%, but reading proficiency is 31%, which is lower than both the state average of 40% and the district average of 37%.
Science proficiency is 33%, slightly lower than the state average of 36% and district average of 34%, indicating consistent below–average performance in science.
The school's overall ranking declined from a high of #193 in 2013 to #526 in 2023, reflecting a downward trend in comparative performance within Arkansas.
Enrollment increased modestly from 632 students in 2001 to 785 currently, with minority enrollment at 8%, showing limited demographic change over recent years; 42% of students qualify for free lunch and 13% for reduced–price lunch as of 2023.
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-4
Total Students
317 students
756 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
42 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#526 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
80
Kindergarten Students
39
103
Grade 1 Students
40
145
Grade 2 Students
43
143
Grade 3 Students
53
139
Grade 4 Students
44
146
Grade 5 Students
49
-
Grade 6 Students
49
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
95%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
16%