BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ballman Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students within the Fort Smith Public School District. Situated at 2601 South Q Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of the larger Fort Smith school system, Ballman Elementary strives to prepare its young students for future academic success by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while maintaining a focus on individual student needs.

Beyond the classroom, Ballman Elementary is integrated into the local Fort Smith community, often coordinating with district resources to provide comprehensive support services for its families. The school environment typically encourages parent and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the Fort Smith Public Schools district website.

344

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	68
Black	21
Asian	6
Two or More	65
American Indian	4

White
180 (52.3 %)
Hispanic
68 (19.8 %)
Two or More
65 (18.9 %)
Black
21 (6.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)

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)783-1280
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 59

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	46.8%
Male	183	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)