DORA KIMMONS JR. HIGH SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

841 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dora Kimmons Junior High School is a public middle school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students in grades 7 through 9. As part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various elective programs designed to foster personal and social development.

The school emphasizes community engagement and academic excellence, striving to create an inclusive environment for its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources provided by the Fort Smith Public School district, Dora Kimmons Junior High works to integrate technology and innovative teaching methods into the classroom. For parents, students, and community members looking for specific details regarding school policies, calendars, or academic initiatives, the district’s official website provides centralized access to information for all schools within the system.

841

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DORA KIMMONS JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	496
Black	133
Asian	55
Two or More	36
American Indian	9

Hispanic
496 (59.0 %)
Black
133 (15.8 %)
White
112 (13.3 %)
Asian
55 (6.5 %)
Two or More
36 (4.3 %)
American Indian
9 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)785-2451
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	599
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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

Grade 6 261

Grade 7 309

Grade 8 271