WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4901 WESTERN HILLS AVE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204

www.lrsd.org/o/western-hills

202 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Western Hills Elementary School is a public school located in the Baseline neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas, serving students within the Little Rock School District (LRSD). As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports foundational academic growth, literacy, and numeracy. By leveraging the resources of the larger district, Western Hills emphasizes the development of essential life skills and academic proficiency to prepare its students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Little Rock community, serving as a hub for local families. Its curriculum and extracurricular efforts are designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. With a mission aligned with the broader goals of the Little Rock School District, Western Hills Elementary focuses on maintaining high standards for instruction, effective classroom management, and a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage actively in their own learning journeys.

202

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	69
Black	112
Two or More	6

Black
112 (55.4%)
Hispanic
69 (34.2%)
White
15 (7.4%)
Two or More
6 (3.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)447-6900
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org/o/western-hills
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	104	51.5%
Male	98	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)