Sutton Elementary School

Summary:

Sutton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving 470 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fort Smith School District, which is ranked 160 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sutton Elementary School consistently performs below the district and state averages in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20% of Sutton students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Reading, compared to 32.1% for the district and 33.8%/34.1% for the state. The school's math proficiency rate was even lower at 9.5%, compared to 32.3% for the district and 36.4% for the state. As a result, Sutton Elementary School has a very low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, and it has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sutton Elementary School has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90.57% to 91.86% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the district average. This high concentration of economically disadvantaged students may be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance. In comparison, Euper Lane Elementary School, which is just 2.92 miles away, ranked 71 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools in 2023-2024 and had significantly higher proficiency rates across all subjects.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5001 Kelley Hwy
       Fort Smith, AR  72904


(479) 785-1778

District: Fort Smith School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
451st of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,524 Help


Students who attend Sutton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dora Kimmons Middle School
High:    Northside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.4%
White:
18.5%
African American:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sutton Elementary School ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 18th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sutton Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.4%), White (18.5%), African American (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sutton Elementary School is 16.3, which is the 6th best among 19 elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sutton Elementary School is $10,524, which is the 6th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sutton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fort Smith School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Smith School District 160th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sutton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.75 301st 411 26.8%
2006 47.90 253rd 402 37.1%
2007 43.50 286th 440 35.0%
2008 25.79 355th 439 19.1%
2009 16.17 396th 445 11.0%
2010 30.20 370th 457 19.0%
2011 43.50 322nd 471 31.6%
2012 30.71 382nd 468 18.4%
2013 20.73 417th 476 12.4%
2014 24.47 402nd 471 14.6%
2015 27.84 366th 466 21.5%
2016 34.95 365th 494 26.1%
2017 38.09 327th 485 32.6%
2018 31.07 362nd 480 24.6%
2019 21.96 405th 488 17.0%
2021 16.90 421st 496 15.1%
2022 10.84 445th 487 8.6%
2023 11.78 447th 492 9.1%
2024 13.67 451st 497 9.3%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Sunday, December 1, 2019

Open Quote At this school, we work hard to provide engaging rigorous lessons daily of which will prepare our students for junior high and their life. Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, August 13, 2018

Open Quote Love the staff, students and parents. Great facilities, awesome Blue Cross funded playground and the coolest outdoor garden classroom in the region! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sutton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 102 121 69 15 1 n/a n/a 0 308
1989 99 111 91 17 2 n/a n/a 0 320
1990 95 93 84 22 1 n/a n/a 0 295
1991 102 86 93 7 2 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 98 92 97 6 2 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 118 82 79 16 3 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 138 82 68 21 10 n/a n/a 0 319
1995 150 124 59 34 12 n/a n/a 0 379
1996 150 124 59 34 12 n/a n/a 0 379
1997 149 110 55 36 16 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 127 130 60 26 13 n/a n/a 0 356
1999 125 113 51 33 11 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 127 109 56 32 15 n/a n/a 0 339
2001 136 105 58 61 12 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 125 107 61 96 14 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 125 107 61 96 14 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 126 95 63 121 13 n/a n/a 0 418
2005 100 107 66 153 11 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 84 100 75 191 6 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 76 132 81 190 10 n/a n/a 0 489
2008 82 126 78 212 13 n/a n/a 0 511
2009 77 119 86 232 11 n/a n/a 0 525
2010 79 105 74 242 5 2 14 0 521
2011 68 83 65 253 4 2 17 0 492
2012 66 74 66 263 1 2 24 0 496
2013 68 91 64 276 4 3 24 0 530
2014 63 85 61 308 4 3 11 0 535
2015 84 92 57 326 2 2 16 0 579
2016 94 84 45 337 2 2 10 0 574
2017 87 71 45 321 2 2 11 0 539
2018 83 69 37 328 1 2 15 0 535
2019 61 80 45 327 0 2 19 0 534
2020 89 98 39 340 1 2 38 0 607
2021 89 77 37 318 0 0 44 0 565
2022 78 66 36 254 0 0 43 0 477
2023 87 59 33 237 0 0 54 0 470

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sutton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 10.5 29.3 n/a
1989 320 18.0 17.7 n/a
1990 295 18.0 16.3 18.3
1991 290 15.3 18.9 39.3
1992 295 15.9 18.5 44.4
1993 298 18.4 16.2 51.7
1994 319 18.4 17.3 58.3
1995 379 20.0 19.0 64.4
1996 379 20.0 19.0 64.4
1997 366 22.9 16.0 65.3
1998 356 22.9 15.5 61.5
1999 333 14.4 23.1 73.6
2000 339 22.0 15.4 80.2
2001 372 21.0 17.7 81.2
2002 403 25.0 16.1 80.4
2003 403 25.0 16.1 80.4
2004 418 25.0 16.7 84.9
2005 437 27.0 16.2 85.6
2006 456 26.0 17.5 84.4
2007 489 34.0 14.4 86.3
2008 511 33.0 15.5 90.6
2009 525 32.0 16.4 89.9
2010 521 30.8 15.3 92.3
2011 492 32.2 15.2 93.1
2012 496 31.4 15.7 91.9
2013 530 35.7 14.8 93.2
2014 535 34.2 15.6 94.2
2015 579 37.0 15.6 94.3
2016 574 38.0 15.1 96
2017 539 36.6 14.7 47.1
2018 535 37.3 14.3 48
2019 534 30.3 17.6 94.6
2020 607 33.3 18.1 96
2021 565 35.7 15.8 91.9
2022 477 32.2 14.7 90.6
2023 470 28.6 16.3 91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sutton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 10.5 29.3 n/a
1989 320 18.0 17.7 n/a
1990 295 18.0 16.3 18.3
1991 290 15.3 18.9 39.3
1992 295 15.9 18.5 44.4
1993 298 18.4 16.2 51.7
1994 319 18.4 17.3 58.3
1995 379 20.0 19.0 64.4
1996 379 20.0 19.0 64.4
1997 366 22.9 16.0 65.3
1998 356 22.9 15.5 61.5
1999 333 14.4 23.1 73.6
2000 339 22.0 15.4 80.2
2001 372 21.0 17.7 81.2
2002 403 25.0 16.1 80.4
2003 403 25.0 16.1 80.4
2004 418 25.0 16.7 84.9
2005 437 27.0 16.2 85.6
2006 456 26.0 17.5 84.4
2007 489 34.0 14.4 86.3
2008 511 33.0 15.5 90.6
2009 525 32.0 16.4 89.9
2010 521 30.8 15.3 92.3
2011 492 32.2 15.2 93.1
2012 496 31.4 15.7 91.9
2013 530 35.7 14.8 93.2
2014 535 34.2 15.6 94.2
2015 579 37.0 15.6 94.3
2016 574 38.0 15.1 96
2017 539 36.6 14.7 47.1
2018 535 37.3 14.3 48
2019 534 30.3 17.6 94.6
2020 607 33.3 18.1 96
2021 565 35.7 15.8 91.9
2022 477 32.2 14.7 90.6
2023 470 28.6 16.3 91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sutton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,397 (22.8%) $8,126 (77.2%) $10,524

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sutton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 405th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 447th of 492 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Sutton Elementary School)62.933.7
 29.2%
   3rd Grade English (Fort Smith School District)65.457.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Sutton Elementary School)48.722.1
 26.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)54.148.5
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Sutton Elementary School)24.412.8
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)30.628.1
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Sutton Elementary School)24.49.3
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)32.129.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Sutton Elementary School)52.552.5
   4th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)6660.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Sutton Elementary School)45.818
 27.8%
   4th Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)49.541.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Sutton Elementary School)178.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)33.134
 0.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Sutton Elementary School)33.923
 10.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)42.238.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Sutton Elementary School)63.758.8
 4.9%
   5th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)71.667.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Sutton Elementary School)25.822.2
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)46.636.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Sutton Elementary School)16.717.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)37.332
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Sutton Elementary School)16.619.1
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)3535.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students534470
 12%
African American8059
 26.3%
American Indian00
Asian4533
 26.7%
Hispanic327237
 27.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White6187
 42.6%
Two or More Races1954
 184.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.6%91.5%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sutton Elementary School

Students at Sutton Elementary School are 50% Hispanic, 19% White, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

Students who attend Sutton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dora Kimmons Middle School
High : Northside High School

Sutton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Arkansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Sutton Elementary School.


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