BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BEARD 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 349 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 24 teachers, BEARD 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.

BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school serving students in the Fort Smith Public School District in Arkansas. Located on Cavanaugh Road, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction and student development within the district’s broader framework of educational excellence.

As part of the Fort Smith school system, Beard Elementary typically follows a curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to foster an inclusive environment that supports diverse learning needs. The school strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and community engagement, working to prepare its students for middle school transitions while providing a stable, structured setting for academic and social growth.

For more information, contact BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (479) 646-0834 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.