At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
411
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
92%+21.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in FORT SMITH, Arkansas. The school enrolls 411 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
92% 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
CityFORT SMITH
ZIP72904
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050633000376
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment411
White16.3%
Hispanic / Latino57.4%
Black / African American9.7%
Asian6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
16.3%
Hispanic
57.4%
Black
9.7%
Asian
6.8%
Two+
9.7%
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.