SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUTTON 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 535 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, SUTTON 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.
SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school serving the Fort Smith community in Arkansas. Part of the Fort Smith Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. It offers a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards, while emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science to prepare students for middle school and beyond.
Located on Kelley Highway, Sutton Elementary serves as a neighborhood hub that encourages family involvement and community engagement. The school typically focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs. Parents and guardians interested in specific information regarding enrollment, school events, or detailed academic resources can visit the official Fort Smith Public Schools website at http://www.fortsmithschools.org.
For more information, contact SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (479) 785-1778 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) 785-1778
http://www.fortsmithschools.org
SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT SMITH, AR with about 535 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 535
- Teachers:
- 37.35
- 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 535 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 61.3%
- White
- 15.5%
- Black or African American
- 12.9%
- Asian
- 6.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.