RAYMOND F. ORR ELEM. SCHOOL

RAYMOND F. ORR 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 398 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 26 teachers, RAYMOND F. ORR 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.

Raymond F. Orr Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district. Situated on Phoenix Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its primary-aged students. As a district school, it follows the curriculum standards set by the state of Arkansas while utilizing the resources and administrative framework provided by the Fort Smith school system.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by focusing on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and civic responsibility among its student body. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or the current academic calendar, the school’s official portal at http://www.fortsmithschools.org serves as the primary resource for news, teacher contact information, and district-wide updates.

For more information, contact RAYMOND F. ORR ELEM. SCHOOL at (479) 646-3711 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.