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.

2601 SOUTH Q ST
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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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.