Fort Smith School District
- 3205 JENNY LIND RD
- FORT SMITH, AR 72901
- (479) 785-2501
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 87.3% | 76.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,418 | $8,855 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.1 | 12.9 |
| Number of Schools | 26 | - |
| Number of Students | 13,958 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 923 | - |
District Test Scores
Benchmark - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 51.0% | 64.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 78.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 67.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 74.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 64.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | 37.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 62.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 32.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 67.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 56.0% | |
End-of-Course - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 66.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 30.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 11 Literacy - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 60.0% | |
Source: AR Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 13,958 | 15.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 218 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,101 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,138 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,140 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,098 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,136 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,048 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,045 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,076 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,027 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,031 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,029 |
| 11th Grade Students | 958 |
| 12th Grade Students | 963 |
| Ungraded Students | 4 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 411 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 856 |
| Hispanic | 3,643 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,772 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,641 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,125 |
| Female | 6,885 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 923 | 15.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 10 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 100 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 346 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 364 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 103 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 132 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 10 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 38 |
| Elementary | 20 |
| Secondary | 18 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 26 |
| Library Support Staff | 20 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 724 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 17 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 76 |
| School Administrators | 46 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 96 |
| Student Support Services | 172 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 317 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $127,311,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $47,532,000 | 37.3% |
| Property Tax | $11,640,000 | 9.1% |
| Other School Systems | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Cities and Counties | $16,000 | 0.01% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $313,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $65,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $1,544,000 | 1.2% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $5,000 | 0.00% |
| District Activity Receipts | $843,000 | 0.7% |
| Rents and Royalties | $105,000 | 0.08% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,556,000 | 1.2% |
| Private Contributions | $377,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,124,000 | 0.9% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $29,937,000 | 23.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $64,015,000 | 50.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $50,256,000 | 39.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,874,000 | 4.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,990,000 | 1.6% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $820,000 | 0.6% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $15,000 | 0.01% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $205,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $41,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $246,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Programs | $1,416,000 | 1.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,271,000 | 1.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $1,881,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $15,764,000 | 12.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $4,020,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,605,000 | 2.8% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $106,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $81,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $30,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $290,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $262,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,207,000 | 3.3% |
| Through State - Other | $2,804,000 | 2.2% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $162,000 | 0.1% |
| Direct - Other | $197,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $117,333,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $67,135,000 | 57.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $44,393,000 | 37.8% |
| Student Support | $8,362,000 | 6.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $10,934,000 | 8.6% |
| General Administration Support | $811,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $6,730,000 | 5.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $12,724,000 | 10.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,221,000 | 1.7% |
| Other Support Services | $2,611,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,805,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $5,805,000 | 4.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 87.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 901 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 183 | 4.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Fort Smith School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 26
- Students: 13,958
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 923
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| ALBERT PIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4111 Park Ave
Fort Smith, AR Public | PK-6 | 499 | 15.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2601 South Q St
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 325 | 12.5 |  Review This School |
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| BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1400 D St
Barling, AR Public | KG-6 | 315 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1600 Cavanaugh Rd
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 294 | 11.3 |  4 out of 5 8 Reviews |
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| BELLE POINT ALTERNATIVE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR Public | 7-12 | 75 | 5.4 | Review This School |
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| BONNEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2500 South Waldron Rd
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 343 | 13.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CARNALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2524 South Tulsa St
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 261 | 11.9 | Review This School |
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| CAVANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1025 School St
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 211 | 11.1 | Review This School |
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| DORA KIMMONS JR. HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2201 North 50th St
Fort Smith, AR Public | 7-9 | 791 | 13.2 |  3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| ELMER H. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3517 Brooken Hill Dr
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 623 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| EUPER LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6601 Euper Ln
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 467 | 14.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2400 South Dallas
Fort Smith, AR Public | PK-6 | 665 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| HARRY C. MORRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3415 Newlon Rd
Fort Smith, AR Public | PK-6 | 231 | 10.5 | Review This School |
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| HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1301 North 8th St
Fort Smith, AR Public | PK-6 | 414 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| JOHN P. WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 464 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| L. A. CHAFFIN JR. HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3025 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR Public | 7-9 | 758 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2301 North B St
Fort Smith, AR Public | 10-12 | 1,375 | 12.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RAMSEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3201 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR Public | 7-9 | 967 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| RAYMOND E. ORR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3609 Phoenix St
Fort Smith, AR Public | PK-6 | 417 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4100 Gary St
Fort Smith, AR Public | 10-12 | 1,541 | 14.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SPRADLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4949 Spradling Ave
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 431 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| SUNNYMEDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4201 North O St
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 620 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5001 Kelley Hwy
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 521 | 15.3 | 4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| TILLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
815 North 16th St
Fort Smith, AR Public | PK-6 | 458 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| TRUSTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3300 Harris Ave
Fort Smith, AR Public | KG-6 | 365 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM O. DARBY JR. HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
616 North 14th St
Fort Smith, AR Public | 7-9 | 579 | 10.9 | Review This School |
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