Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Magnet Elementary School's student population of 599 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Growing Every Day
School Rankings
West Magnet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Magnet Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
38%
15%
Black
5%
19%
White
49%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
West Magnet Elementary School is ranked #619 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are West Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
West Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend West Magnet Elementary School?
599 students attend West Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of West Magnet Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Magnet Elementary School?
West Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Magnet Elementary School offer ?
West Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Magnet Elementary School part of?
West Magnet Elementary School is part of Batesville School District.
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