TRUSTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

264 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Trusty Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district. Situated on Harris Avenue, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education within the local community. It emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of elementary-age children, fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional skills.

As part of the Fort Smith school system, Trusty Elementary follows the district’s broader mission to ensure all students are prepared for future success. The school focuses on core curriculum standards while utilizing the district's resources to support diverse student populations. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://www.fortsmithschools.org.

264

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRUSTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	150
Black	45
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

Hispanic
150 (56.8 %)
Black
45 (17.0 %)
White
38 (14.4 %)
Two or More
21 (8.0 %)
Asian
7 (2.7 %)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)783-7720
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 50