Elementary Schools in Fort Smith School District

The Fort Smith School District in Arkansas is home to 19 elementary schools serving students from diverse backgrounds. While the district as a whole is ranked 160 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools within the district are demonstrating exceptional academic performance.

At the top of the list is John P. Woods Elementary School, which is ranked 25th out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and boasts a 5-star rating. This school significantly outperforms the district and state averages, with 50-60% proficiency rates across all subject areas, compared to the 32-37% district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Euper Lane Elementary School, ranked 71st in the state with a 4-star rating and consistently high proficiency rates of 49-54%. Cavanaugh Elementary School, ranked 151st with a 3-star rating, also demonstrates strong performance with 38-49% proficiency rates.

While these standout schools prove that high achievement is possible within the Fort Smith School District, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. The wide range of proficiency rates, from 10-30% in some schools to 50-60% in the top performers, suggests that factors beyond just district-level resources and policies are driving these outcomes. Addressing these disparities will likely require a targeted, data-driven approach that focuses on the unique challenges and needs of each individual school.