At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 407
416
Total Enrollment
State avg: 71%
88%+16.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.9:1
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 416 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.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% 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 Enrollment416
White18.5%
Hispanic / Latino50.4%
Black / African American12.6%
Asian7.0%
Two or More Races11.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
18.5%
Hispanic
50.4%
Black
12.6%
Asian
7.0%
Two+
11.5%
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.