Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sutton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sutton Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sutton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutton Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
50%
14%
Black
13%
19%
White
19%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutton Elementary School's ranking?
Sutton Elementary School is ranked #898 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sutton Elementary School often compared to?
Sutton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spradling Elementary School, Sunnymede Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Sutton Elementary School?
470 students attend Sutton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sutton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutton Elementary School?
Sutton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sutton Elementary School offer ?
Sutton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sutton Elementary School part of?
Sutton Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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