Sutton Elementary School

5001 Kelley Hwy
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sutton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Sutton Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Sutton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutton Elementary School is 0.67, 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)
#836 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
36%
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21%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
8%
2%
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Hispanic
53%
14%
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Black
14%
20%
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White
16%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Sutton Elementary School's ranking?
Sutton Elementary School is ranked #836 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sutton Elementary School often compared to?
Sutton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnymede Elementary School, Spradling Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Sutton Elementary School?
477 students attend Sutton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sutton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutton Elementary School?
Sutton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sutton Elementary School offer ?
Sutton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sutton Elementary School part of?
Sutton Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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