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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 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 9,902 students in Fort Smith School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arkansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Fort Smith School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
27 Schools
704 Schools
# Students
14,291 Students
307,363 Students
# Teachers
1,003 Teachers
20,447 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Fort Smith School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 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
0.60
# American Indian Students
126 Students
1,737 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
721 Students
5,477 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5,052 Students
44,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
14%
# Black Students
1,474 Students
59,055 Students
% Black Students
10%
19%
# White Students
5,387 Students
179,571 Students
% White Students
38%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
3,201 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,514 Students
14,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
462
13,650
# Students in K Grade:
1,037
34,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,113
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,024
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,046
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,021
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
996
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,021
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,097
21,283
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,050
15,857
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,227
1,398
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,170
1,520
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,024
1,277
# Students in 12th Grade:
996
1,201
# Ungraded Students:
7
68
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,820 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,592 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$198 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$251 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,820
$12,914
Spending / Student
$17,592
$12,826
Best Fort Smith School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John P. Woods Elem. School
Magnet 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
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School
Magnet 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
| 725 students
Rank: #33.
Euper Lane Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Bonneville Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Beard Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Elmer H. Cook Elem. School
Magnet 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
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Cavanaugh Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 310 students
Rank: #88.
Ramsey Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 832 students
Rank: #99.
Ballman Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 344 students
Rank: #1010.
Barling Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 330 students
Rank: #1111.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 458 students
Rank: #1212.
Spradling Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 319 students
Rank: #1313.
Raymond F. Orr Elem. School
Magnet 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
| 306 students
Rank: #1414.
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School
Magnet 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
| 841 students
Rank: #1515.
Harry C. Morrison Elem. School
Magnet 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
| 275 students
Rank: #1616.
William O. Darby Jr. High School
Magnet 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
| 700 students
Rank: #1717.
Sunnymede Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 468 students
Rank: #1818.
Carnall Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 231 students
Rank: #1919.
Trusty Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 264 students
Rank: #2020.
Tilles Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 300 students
Rank: #2121.
Howard Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 263 students
Rank: #2222.
Sutton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 470 students
Rank: #2323.
Albert Pike Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 356 students
Rank: #2424.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
5900 Painter Lane
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
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