Beard Elementary School

1600 Cavanaugh Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20% in AR
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Beard Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Beard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beard Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#187 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
36%
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50-54%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
14%
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Black
7%
20%
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White
50%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
21%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Beard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beard Elementary School's ranking?
Beard Elementary School is ranked #187 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Beard Elementary School often compared to?
Beard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmer H. Cook Elementary School, Cavanaugh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Beard Elementary School?
290 students attend Beard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Beard Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beard Elementary School?
Beard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beard Elementary School offer ?
Beard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Beard Elementary School part of?
Beard Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.

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Last Day of School (planned)
May 31, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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