At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 407
287
Total Enrollment
State avg: 71%
82%+10.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in FORT SMITH, Arkansas. The school enrolls 287 students. It is part of the FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
287 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% 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
ZIP72908
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050633000353
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment287
White50.5%
Hispanic / Latino16.2%
Black / African American7.4%
Asian6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.0%
Two or More Races16.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
50.5%
Hispanic
16.2%
Black
7.4%
Asian
6.5%
Two+
16.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.