ALBERT PIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Albert Pike Elementary School, located at 4111 Park Avenue in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fort Smith Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty and staff strive to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, ensuring that each child builds a strong educational base.

As part of the broader Fort Smith school community, Albert Pike benefits from district-wide resources and a commitment to innovation in the classroom. The school plays an active role in the local neighborhood, promoting collaboration between educators, parents, and students to enhance the overall learning experience. For those seeking additional information regarding academic calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific school programs, the district’s official website at http://www.fortsmithschools.org serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related documentation.

356

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALBERT PIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	177
Black	55
Asian	6
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
177 (49.7 %)
White
84 (23.6 %)
Black
55 (15.4 %)
Two or More
33 (9.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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)783-4506
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 59

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALBERT PIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALBERT PIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	49.4%
Male	180	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)