Top Rankings
Fort Smith School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 14,060 students in Fort Smith School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Fort Smith School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
27 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
14,060 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
981 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Fort Smith School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.61
# American Indian Students
114 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
669 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5,090 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
15%
# Black Students
1,383 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
10%
19%
# White Students
5,171 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
37%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,617 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
438
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
986
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,052
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,086
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,019
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,045
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,012
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
972
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,019
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,093
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,105
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,198
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,078
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
947
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
10
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,047 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,881 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$198 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$251 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,047
$13,132
Spending / Student
$17,881
$13,043
Best Fort Smith School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John P. Woods Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
L. A. Chaffin Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3025 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2226
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2226
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
Euper Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6601 Euper Ln
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Bonneville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 S Waldron Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 478-3161
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 478-3161
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Beard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Cavanaugh Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-0834
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-0834
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3517 Brooken Hill Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-8880
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-8880
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #77.
Cavanaugh Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1025 School St
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-1131
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-1131
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #88.
Ramsey Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-5115
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-5115
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #99.
Ballman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2601 South Q St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #1010.
Barling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 D St
Barling, AR 72923
(479) 452-0211
Barling, AR 72923
(479) 452-0211
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1111.
Southside High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Gary St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7371
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7371
Grades: 9-12
| 1,970 students
Rank: #1212.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S Dallas
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-3214
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-3214
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1313.
Spradling Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Spradling Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-8048
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-8048
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1414.
Raymond F. Orr Elem. School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Phoenix St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-3711
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-3711
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1515.
Dora Kimmons Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 N 50th St
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 785-2451
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 785-2451
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #1616.
Harry C. Morrison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3415 Newlon Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 782-7045
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 782-7045
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1717.
William O. Darby Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
616 N 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-4159
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-4159
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1818.
Sunnymede Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 North O St
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-6327
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-6327
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1919.
Carnall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2524 S Tulsa St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #2020.
Trusty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Harris Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7720
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7720
Grades: K-5
| 119 students
Rank: #2121.
Northside High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 North B St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1171
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1171
Grades: 9-12
| 2,253 students
Rank: #2222.
Tilles Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 N 16th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-5606
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-5606
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2323.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N 8th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7382
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7382
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #2424.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Kelley Hwy
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 785-1778
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 785-1778
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2525.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Park Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 783-4506
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 783-4506
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #2626.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Charter School
5900 Painter Lane
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Smith School District?
Fort Smith School District manages 27 public schools serving 14,060 students.
What is the rank of Fort Smith School District?
Fort Smith School District is ranked #124 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Smith School District?
37% of Fort Smith School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Smith School District?
Fort Smith School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Fort Smith School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,881 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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