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WEST MAGNET SCHOOL

850 HILL ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
549
Students
Total enrolled
$11,722
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
17.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 15% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 549 students in grades KG–05 in BATESVILLE, Arkansas.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,722 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
17.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

WEST MAGNET SCHOOL is a large elementary in BATESVILLE, Arkansas, serving grades KG–05 with 549 students. The district invests $11,722 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at WEST MAGNET SCHOOL

549
Total Students
17.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution247 male · 302 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 377 students
Student Composition
54%
34%
Asian1%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino34%
Black5%
Multiracial5%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050001900046

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,722Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,722
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,158
Student Support$2,227
Administration$1,407
Operations$1,758
Other$1,172
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,722 spent per student, an estimated $5,193 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
31%
State government
46.4%
Local (property tax)
30.8%
Federal programs
22.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,722/student, 18% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
EAGLE MOUNTAIN MAGNET SCHOOLSULPHUR ROCK MAGNET SCHOOL
↓
Middle
BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER
↓
High School
BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyIndependence County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (870)793-9878
NCES ID: 050001900046
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BATESVILLE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
973 students · 09–12
45% FRL
Elem
EAGLE MOUNTAIN MAGNET SCHOOL
903 students · PK–05
53% FRL
Mid
BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER
772 students · 06–08
53% FRL
Elem
SULPHUR ROCK MAGNET SCHOOL
272 students · KG–05
46% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
850 HILL ST, BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.