BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in FORT SMITH, AR with about 313 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students within the Fort Smith Public School District. Situated at 2601 South Q Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of the larger Fort Smith school system, Ballman Elementary strives to prepare its young students for future academic success by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while maintaining a focus on individual student needs.
Beyond the classroom, Ballman Elementary is integrated into the local Fort Smith community, often coordinating with district resources to provide comprehensive support services for its families. The school environment typically encourages parent and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the Fort Smith Public Schools district website.
For more information, contact BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (479) 783-1280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
http://www.fortsmithschools.org
BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT SMITH, AR with about 313 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 313
- Teachers:
- 21.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 313 students
- White
- 49.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.8%
- Two or more races
- 12.8%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.