HARRY C. MORRISON ELEM. SCHOOL
HARRY C. MORRISON ELEM. 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 381 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, HARRY C. MORRISON ELEM. SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Harry C. Morrison Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district. Situated on Newlon Road, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth, character development, and essential literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from established curriculum standards and administrative support aimed at preparing students for their eventual transition to middle and high school.
The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster student engagement and community involvement. By adhering to the broader goals of the Fort Smith Public School system, Morrison Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where diverse learning needs are addressed. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current enrollment information, or the school’s academic calendar can find additional details and resources through the official district website at http://www.fortsmithschools.org.
For more information, contact HARRY C. MORRISON ELEM. SCHOOL at (479) 782-7045 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT SMITH, AR 72904
(479) 782-7045
http://www.fortsmithschools.org
HARRY C. MORRISON ELEM. SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT SMITH, AR with about 381 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 381
- Teachers:
- 24.97
- 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 381 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 47.2%
- White
- 20.5%
- Black or African American
- 19.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Asian
- 5.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 58.0%
- Male
- 42.0%
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.