HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOWARD 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 376 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 23 teachers, HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Fort Smith Public School District. Situated at 1301 N 8th St, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, foundational education to children in the area. As an elementary institution, it focuses on the developmental needs of young learners, offering a structured curriculum designed to build essential academic skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Fort Smith Public School District, which emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and preparation for future success. Like many schools in the district, Howard Elementary strives to foster an inclusive environment that supports diverse learners and encourages community involvement. Families and stakeholders can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Fort Smith Public Schools website at www.fortsmithschools.org.

For more information, contact HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (479) 783-7382 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1301 N 8TH ST
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
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HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT SMITH, AR with about 376 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
376
Teachers:
23.61
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 376 students

Hispanic/Latino
62.2%
Black or African American
22.9%
White
11.7%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.