John P. Woods Elementary School

Summary:

John P. Woods Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in the Fort Smith School District in Arkansas, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 487 students.

John P. Woods Elementary consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in Arkansas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 61% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 32.1% for the district and 33.8% for the state. This consistent high performance has earned the school a top 35 ranking among Arkansas elementary schools for the past 10 years, reaching as high as 6th in the state in 2016-2017. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.6, which likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools in the Fort Smith School District, John P. Woods Elementary stands out as a clear academic leader. For example, Sunnymede Elementary, the closest school, has significantly lower proficiency rates across all subjects, with only 19.9% of students proficient in English Language Arts. The school's relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 43.33% also suggests that it serves a more affluent student population compared to the district average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3201 Massard Rd
       Fort Smith, AR  72903


(479) 452-5808

District: Fort Smith School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,250 Help


Students who attend John P. Woods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    L. A. Chaffin Middle School
High:    Southside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Hispanic:
16.2%
Two or more races:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John P. Woods Elementary School ranks better than 95% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first 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 92.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), Hispanic (16.2%), two or more races (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fort Smith School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John P. Woods Elementary School is 18.6. 12 elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John P. Woods Elementary School is $8,250, which is the lowest among 19 elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

John P. Woods 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 John P. Woods Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.92 46th 411 88.8%
2006 84.53 34th 402 91.5%
2007 82.37 48th 440 89.1%
2008 76.87 72nd 439 83.6%
2009 68.25 142nd 445 68.1%
2010 75.67 84th 457 81.6%
2011 75.98 92nd 471 80.5%
2012 75.48 79th 468 83.1%
2013 80.08 56th 476 88.2%
2014 88.01 21st 471 95.5%
2015 88.15 33rd 466 92.9%
2016 93.02 11th 494 97.8%
2017 95.00 6th 485 98.8%
2018 94.31 11th 480 97.7%
2019 80.65 70th 488 85.7%
2021 89.62 34th 496 93.1%
2022 89.20 31st 487 93.6%
2023 90.49 28th 492 94.3%
2024 92.53 25th 497 95.0%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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

John P. Woods Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 20, 2020

Open Quote Excellent School Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, April 26, 2014

Open Quote issues with a teacher/school and a PTA member( when I asked a question) was just nothing but VERY RUDE ,too Close Quote



Enrollment information for John P. Woods Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 480 9 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1989 457 7 14 3 12 n/a n/a 0 493
1990 430 7 20 1 3 n/a n/a 0 461
1991 514 10 22 3 6 n/a n/a 0 555
1992 527 13 22 4 4 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 524 11 19 16 3 n/a n/a 0 573
1994 514 8 20 9 12 n/a n/a 0 563
1995 474 15 15 13 14 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 474 15 15 13 14 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 482 19 20 17 16 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 476 19 19 14 10 n/a n/a 0 538
1999 437 25 24 13 14 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 416 20 20 12 8 n/a n/a 0 476
2001 377 20 25 24 9 n/a n/a 0 455
2002 365 26 31 18 11 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 365 26 31 18 11 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 362 34 30 27 10 n/a n/a 0 463
2005 351 29 29 36 10 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 339 28 23 31 14 n/a n/a 0 435
2007 352 34 27 38 17 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 348 39 35 42 13 n/a n/a 0 477
2009 338 55 33 40 14 n/a n/a 0 480
2010 321 31 32 46 6 0 28 0 464
2011 318 29 36 48 3 0 28 0 462
2012 332 26 36 57 5 0 36 0 492
2013 321 25 39 53 6 2 32 0 478
2014 331 29 37 62 5 3 36 0 503
2015 353 25 36 70 4 2 37 0 527
2016 346 25 40 73 5 3 47 0 539
2017 366 34 42 71 10 3 40 0 566
2018 369 27 60 79 13 1 25 0 574
2019 356 34 64 75 11 1 54 0 595
2020 348 18 65 77 6 1 61 0 576
2021 322 22 69 67 7 2 67 0 556
2022 280 18 45 74 5 2 66 0 490
2023 271 21 54 79 5 1 56 0 487

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 John P. Woods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 500 21.8 22.9 n/a
1989 493 24.0 20.5 n/a
1990 461 23.0 20.0 1.7
1991 555 23.7 23.4 3.8
1992 570 25.9 22.0 5.1
1993 573 26.9 21.3 5.2
1994 563 25.9 21.7 5.3
1995 531 24.9 21.3 8.1
1996 531 24.9 21.3 8.1
1997 554 26.4 21.0 7.8
1998 538 26.4 20.4 11.7
1999 513 24.1 21.3 17.7
2000 476 25.0 19.0 13.7
2001 455 21.0 21.7 17.4
2002 451 20.0 22.6 20.4
2003 451 20.0 22.6 20.4
2004 463 22.0 21.0 23.5
2005 455 23.0 19.8 29.9
2006 435 21.0 20.7 31
2007 468 26.0 18.0 31.2
2008 477 27.0 17.7 35.6
2009 480 26.0 18.5 41
2010 464 26.3 16.0 39
2011 462 25.1 18.4 36.1
2012 492 26.2 18.7 38.2
2013 478 28.1 16.9 36.8
2014 503 26.3 19.1 37.6
2015 527 27.0 19.5 35.1
2016 539 28.0 19.2 40.8
2017 566 29.4 19.2 23
2018 574 30.7 18.6 25.3
2019 595 31.0 19.1 44.2
2020 576 28.4 20.2 40.6
2021 556 30.6 18.1 44.2
2022 490 23.5 20.8 44.9
2023 487 26.0 18.6 43.3

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 John P. Woods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 500 21.8 22.9 n/a
1989 493 24.0 20.5 n/a
1990 461 23.0 20.0 1.7
1991 555 23.7 23.4 3.8
1992 570 25.9 22.0 5.1
1993 573 26.9 21.3 5.2
1994 563 25.9 21.7 5.3
1995 531 24.9 21.3 8.1
1996 531 24.9 21.3 8.1
1997 554 26.4 21.0 7.8
1998 538 26.4 20.4 11.7
1999 513 24.1 21.3 17.7
2000 476 25.0 19.0 13.7
2001 455 21.0 21.7 17.4
2002 451 20.0 22.6 20.4
2003 451 20.0 22.6 20.4
2004 463 22.0 21.0 23.5
2005 455 23.0 19.8 29.9
2006 435 21.0 20.7 31
2007 468 26.0 18.0 31.2
2008 477 27.0 17.7 35.6
2009 480 26.0 18.5 41
2010 464 26.3 16.0 39
2011 462 25.1 18.4 36.1
2012 492 26.2 18.7 38.2
2013 478 28.1 16.9 36.8
2014 503 26.3 19.1 37.6
2015 527 27.0 19.5 35.1
2016 539 28.0 19.2 40.8
2017 566 29.4 19.2 23
2018 574 30.7 18.6 25.3
2019 595 31.0 19.1 44.2
2020 576 28.4 20.2 40.6
2021 556 30.6 18.1 44.2
2022 490 23.5 20.8 44.9
2023 487 26.0 18.6 43.3

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 John P. Woods Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,387 (16.8%) $6,863 (83.2%) $8,250

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John P. Woods Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 28th of 492 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (John P. Woods Elementary School)81.880
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English (Fort Smith School District)65.457.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (John P. Woods Elementary School)73.978.7
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)54.148.5
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (John P. Woods Elementary School)44.356
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)30.628.1
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (John P. Woods Elementary School)5053.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)32.129.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (John P. Woods Elementary School)79.276.3
 2.9%
   4th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)6660.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (John P. Woods Elementary School)53.371.3
 18%
   4th Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)49.541.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (John P. Woods Elementary School)46.861.3
 14.5%
   4th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)33.134
 0.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (John P. Woods Elementary School)57.263.8
 6.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)42.238.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (John P. Woods Elementary School)83.375.1
 8.2%
   5th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)71.667.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (John P. Woods Elementary School)66.766.3
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)46.636.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (John P. Woods Elementary School)5660.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)37.332
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (John P. Woods Elementary School)52.462.6
 10.2%
   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 Students595487
 18.2%
African American3421
 38.2%
American Indian115
 54.5%
Asian6454
 15.6%
Hispanic7579
 5.3%
Pacific Islander11
White356271
 23.9%
Two or More Races5456
 3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%43.3%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John P. Woods Elementary School

Students at John P. Woods Elementary School are 56% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 4% African American, 1% American Indian.

Yes. John P. Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 5.0% of Arkansas elementary schools.

Students who attend John P. Woods Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : L. A. Chaffin Middle School
High : Southside High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended John P. Woods Elementary School.


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