CARNALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

231 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carnall Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, operating as part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for elementary-aged children. As part of a larger district, Carnall benefits from the resources and organizational framework of the Fort Smith school system, which is dedicated to preparing students for future educational success.

The school is situated on South Tulsa Street and serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the area. In addition to its academic programs, Carnall Elementary typically engages in district-wide initiatives aimed at student development, character building, and community involvement. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current faculty directories, or updated school policies, the official Fort Smith Public Schools website remains the primary resource for the most accurate and timely information.

231

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARNALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	57
Black	23
Asian	3
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

White
99 (42.9 %)
Hispanic
57 (24.7 %)
Two or More
48 (20.8 %)
Black
23 (10.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)646-3612
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 20

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CARNALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CARNALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	113	48.9%
Male	118	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)