Trusty Elementary School

Summary:

Trusty Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 264 students. The school is part of the Fort Smith School District, which is ranked 160 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Trusty Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.2% of Trusty students were proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts, compared to 32.1% in the district and 33.8% statewide. The school's performance on ACT Aspire assessments is also well below the district and state averages in English, Math, Science, and Reading. Additionally, Trusty Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 94.32% to 97.34% over the past 3 years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families.

The nearby schools within the Fort Smith School District, such as Ballman Elementary, Howard Elementary, and Spradling Elementary, generally perform better academically than Trusty Elementary School. However, even the better-performing schools within the district still struggle to meet state averages in many academic areas. Addressing the challenges faced by Trusty Elementary School and the Fort Smith School District as a whole will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to support the students and community served by the school.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3300 Harris Ave
       Fort Smith, AR  72904


(479) 783-7720

District: Fort Smith School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
434th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,238 Help


Students who attend Trusty Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dora Kimmons Middle School
High:    Northside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.8%
African American:
17.0%
White:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


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Compare Details Trusty Elementary School ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 15th 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 17.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Trusty Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.8%), African American (17%), White (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fort Smith School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trusty Elementary School is 18.1. 11 elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Trusty Elementary School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trusty Elementary School is $9,238. 14 elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Trusty 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 Trusty Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 6.52 402nd 411 2.2%
2006 1.28 402nd 402 0.0%
2007 0.66 437th 440 0.7%
2008 0.22 438th 439 0.2%
2009 3.69 437th 445 1.8%
2010 2.38 449th 457 1.8%
2011 13.80 431st 471 8.5%
2012 21.39 412th 468 12.0%
2013 15.10 438th 476 8.0%
2014 25.60 396th 471 15.9%
2015 29.17 361st 466 22.5%
2016 24.34 409th 494 17.2%
2017 21.47 410th 485 15.5%
2018 16.70 415th 480 13.5%
2019 6.39 467th 488 4.3%
2021 19.46 410th 496 17.3%
2022 17.28 412th 487 15.4%
2023 20.54 408th 492 17.1%
2024 17.15 434th 497 12.7%
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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Enrollment information for Trusty Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 159 47 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1989 161 35 24 n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 223
1990 166 26 26 3 3 n/a n/a 0 224
1991 153 40 24 2 1 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 104 47 23 4 6 n/a n/a 0 184
1993 135 25 20 12 8 n/a n/a 0 200
1994 121 44 30 9 8 n/a n/a 0 212
1995 126 40 26 9 17 n/a n/a 0 218
1996 126 40 26 9 17 n/a n/a 0 218
1997 114 37 15 11 21 n/a n/a 0 198
1998 112 37 21 17 26 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 114 37 20 25 17 n/a n/a 0 213
2000 105 47 32 39 12 n/a n/a 0 235
2001 98 49 29 47 13 n/a n/a 0 236
2002 122 44 35 73 13 n/a n/a 0 287
2003 122 44 35 73 13 n/a n/a 0 287
2004 102 32 43 84 15 n/a n/a 0 276
2005 100 33 34 98 8 n/a n/a 0 273
2006 96 44 31 119 10 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 112 49 35 158 11 n/a n/a 0 365
2008 95 54 34 164 15 n/a n/a 0 362
2009 77 65 37 160 15 n/a n/a 0 354
2010 72 63 31 139 38 3 19 0 365
2011 57 63 35 151 20 4 12 0 342
2012 58 43 31 149 22 2 20 0 325
2013 67 58 27 156 14 1 18 0 341
2014 74 53 20 168 9 2 27 0 353
2015 60 64 21 161 7 1 13 0 327
2016 65 63 20 168 4 1 11 0 332
2017 51 72 18 185 3 1 9 0 339
2018 55 92 18 156 2 1 23 0 347
2019 65 83 15 160 5 1 16 0 345
2020 49 70 15 167 8 0 23 0 332
2021 42 62 13 186 10 0 25 0 338
2022 35 45 8 148 3 0 17 0 256
2023 38 45 7 150 3 0 21 0 264

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 Trusty Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 227 9.4 24.1 n/a
1989 223 14.0 15.9 n/a
1990 224 14.0 16.0 57.1
1991 220 11.8 18.6 65.9
1992 184 10.3 17.8 69.6
1993 200 11.2 17.9 69.5
1994 212 11.8 18.0 78.8
1995 218 11.6 18.8 76.6
1996 218 11.6 18.8 76.6
1997 198 11.6 17.1 76.3
1998 213 11.6 18.4 87.3
1999 213 9.9 21.5 94.8
2000 235 19.0 12.4 95.7
2001 236 17.0 13.9 93.2
2002 287 21.0 13.7 94.1
2003 287 21.0 13.7 94.1
2004 276 18.0 15.3 93.5
2005 273 18.0 15.2 94.9
2006 300 17.0 17.6 95.7
2007 365 27.0 13.5 99.2
2008 362 25.0 14.5 99.2
2009 354 23.0 15.4 94.6
2010 365 25.3 13.0 96.2
2011 342 21.2 16.0 95.9
2012 325 22.1 14.6 96
2013 341 31.5 10.7 95.6
2014 353 22.6 15.6 96
2015 327 23.0 14.2 94.8
2016 332 22.0 15.0 97
2017 339 20.4 16.6 34.8
2018 347 21.5 16.1 35.2
2019 345 18.7 18.4 97.1
2020 332 17.4 19.0 97.6
2021 338 18.7 18.0 97.3
2022 256 14.9 17.1 95.3
2023 264 14.5 18.1 94.3

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 Trusty Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 227 9.4 24.1 n/a
1989 223 14.0 15.9 n/a
1990 224 14.0 16.0 57.1
1991 220 11.8 18.6 65.9
1992 184 10.3 17.8 69.6
1993 200 11.2 17.9 69.5
1994 212 11.8 18.0 78.8
1995 218 11.6 18.8 76.6
1996 218 11.6 18.8 76.6
1997 198 11.6 17.1 76.3
1998 213 11.6 18.4 87.3
1999 213 9.9 21.5 94.8
2000 235 19.0 12.4 95.7
2001 236 17.0 13.9 93.2
2002 287 21.0 13.7 94.1
2003 287 21.0 13.7 94.1
2004 276 18.0 15.3 93.5
2005 273 18.0 15.2 94.9
2006 300 17.0 17.6 95.7
2007 365 27.0 13.5 99.2
2008 362 25.0 14.5 99.2
2009 354 23.0 15.4 94.6
2010 365 25.3 13.0 96.2
2011 342 21.2 16.0 95.9
2012 325 22.1 14.6 96
2013 341 31.5 10.7 95.6
2014 353 22.6 15.6 96
2015 327 23.0 14.2 94.8
2016 332 22.0 15.0 97
2017 339 20.4 16.6 34.8
2018 347 21.5 16.1 35.2
2019 345 18.7 18.4 97.1
2020 332 17.4 19.0 97.6
2021 338 18.7 18.0 97.3
2022 256 14.9 17.1 95.3
2023 264 14.5 18.1 94.3

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 Trusty Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,508 (16.3%) $7,730 (83.7%) $9,238

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Trusty Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 467th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 408th of 492 Elementary schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Trusty Elementary School)4653.3
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English (Fort Smith School District)65.457.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Trusty Elementary School)3231.1
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)54.148.5
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Trusty Elementary School)1820
 2%
   3rd Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)30.628.1
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Trusty Elementary School)1417.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)32.129.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Trusty Elementary School)41.540.7
 0.8%
   4th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)6660.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Trusty Elementary School)1720.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)49.541.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Trusty Elementary School)13.222.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)33.134
 0.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Trusty Elementary School)22.722.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)42.238.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Trusty Elementary School)43.465.3
 21.9%
   5th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)71.667.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Trusty Elementary School)20.828.6
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)46.636.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Trusty Elementary School)13.222.4
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)37.332
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Trusty Elementary School)7.624.4
 16.8%
   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 Students345264
 23.5%
African American8345
 45.8%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian157
 53.3%
Hispanic160150
 6.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6538
 41.5%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.1%94.3%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Trusty Elementary School

Trusty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Arkansas elementary schools.

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

Middle : Dora Kimmons Middle School
High : Northside High School

Students at Trusty Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 17% African American, 14% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Trusty Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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