HARRY C. MORRISON ELEM. SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harry C. Morrison Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district. Situated on Newlon Road, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth, character development, and essential literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from established curriculum standards and administrative support aimed at preparing students for their eventual transition to middle and high school.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster student engagement and community involvement. By adhering to the broader goals of the Fort Smith Public School system, Morrison Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where diverse learning needs are addressed. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current enrollment information, or the school’s academic calendar can find additional details and resources through the official district website at http://www.fortsmithschools.org.

275

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

161.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRY C. MORRISON ELEM. SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	161
Black	31
Asian	15
Two or More	16
American Indian	5

Hispanic
161 (58.5 %)
White
47 (17.1 %)
Black
31 (11.3 %)
Two or More
16 (5.8 %)
Asian
15 (5.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.8 %)

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)782-7045
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 39

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 43