At a glance
Reported students
86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
86
Westwind School for Performing Arts School: 86 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
7.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Westwind School for Performing Arts School
Westwind School for Performing Arts School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in North Little Rock. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Westwind School for Performing Arts. NCES reports 86 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.8:1, below the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (60.5%) and White (26.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Westwind School for Performing Arts School
- 1How do the reported 7.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.7%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black60.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Westwind School for Performing Arts School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maumelle Middle School Middle · Pulaski County Special School District | 06–08 | 498 | 3.4 mi |
| Maumelle Charter Middle School Middle · Charter · Academics Plus Public Charter Schools | 04–07 | 664 | 4.3 mi |
| Pulaski Heights Middle School Middle · Little Rock School District | 06–08 | 585 | 5 mi |
| Lisa Academy West Middle School Middle · Charter · Lisa Academy | 06–08 | 430 | 5.5 mi |
| Pinnacle View Middle School Middle · Little Rock School District | 06–08 | 807 | 6.6 mi |
| Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · Arkansas Virtual Academy | 06–08 | 1,315 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westwind School for Performing Arts School
What grades does Westwind School for Performing Arts School serve?
Westwind School for Performing Arts School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Westwind School for Performing Arts.
How many students attend Westwind School for Performing Arts School?
Westwind School for Performing Arts School reported 86 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westwind School for Performing Arts School?
The calculated ratio is 7.8:1, based on 86 students and 11.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westwind School for Performing Arts School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westwind School for Performing Arts School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Westwind School for Performing Arts School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Westwind School for Performing Arts School in?
Westwind School for Performing Arts School is part of Westwind School for Performing Arts, based in North Little Rock, AR, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westwind School for Performing Arts School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maumelle Middle School (3.4 mi), Maumelle Charter Middle School (4.3 mi), Pulaski Heights Middle School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.