WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates as an intimate elementary-level community in WEST FORK, Arkansas, overseen by WEST FORK SCHOOL DISTRICT. Current enrollment sits at 249 students spanning grades K through 4. Compared to the state average of about 418 students per school, that is 40% leaner than typical.

WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 3 schools operated by WEST FORK SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district that instructs 736 students overall.

On the student-mix side, WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lists that nearly all students (88%) are White; the rest is composed of 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. That is noticeably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 63%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.0:1, putting WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 44% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Washington County (around 58%), the school's rate is meaningfully below typical.

With demographic context factored in, WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL falls in the UNDERPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations residual. Given its student profile, a typical campus would land near 42.5%; this one comes in at 28.5%, -14.0 points off the demographic line.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Washington County indicate median household earnings sit near $70,639, roughly 35% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 76 public schools in Washington County (combined enrollment of about 42,451 students).

The closest other public school is WEST FORK MIDDLE SCHOOL, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at 8th of 8; the average score across the group is 34.3%.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has edged down 36%, going from 392 students in 2018 to 249 in 2025. Class-load math has tightened: from 17.3:1 in 2018 to 11.8:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.