At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
316
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
78%+8.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in BARLING, Arkansas. The school enrolls 316 students. It is part of the FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictFORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5131
CityBARLING
ZIP72923
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050633000352
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment316
White52.8%
Hispanic / Latino28.2%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races13.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
52.8%
Hispanic
28.2%
Black
0.3%
Asian
4.1%
Two+
13.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.