BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

330 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barling Elementary School is a public school located in Barling, Arkansas, and serves as part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district. The school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth and student development within the broader framework of the district’s educational goals. It serves as a central hub for elementary-aged children in the area, focusing on creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition to secondary education.

As a member of the Fort Smith Public Schools system, Barling Elementary benefits from the resources, curriculum standards, and administrative support of one of the largest districts in the state. The school’s presence at its 14th Street location underscores its commitment to the Barling community, offering families access to local public education that aligns with the district’s mission to foster student success and lifelong learning. Further information regarding specific school programs, district policies, and academic calendars can be found on the official Fort Smith Public Schools website.

330

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	65
Black	4
Asian	16
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
199 (60.3 %)
Hispanic
65 (19.7 %)
Two or More
45 (13.6 %)
Asian
16 (4.8 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)452-0211
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	50.9%
Male	162	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)