HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howard Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Fort Smith Public School District. Situated at 1301 N 8th St, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, foundational education to children in the area. As an elementary institution, it focuses on the developmental needs of young learners, offering a structured curriculum designed to build essential academic skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Fort Smith Public School District, which emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and preparation for future success. Like many schools in the district, Howard Elementary strives to foster an inclusive environment that supports diverse learners and encourages community involvement. Families and stakeholders can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Fort Smith Public Schools website at www.fortsmithschools.org.

263

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	154
Black	38
Asian	4
Two or More	29
American Indian	3

Hispanic
154 (58.6 %)
Black
38 (14.4 %)
White
35 (13.3 %)
Two or More
29 (11.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)

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)783-7382
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 39

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 44