Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thurman G. Smith Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% 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% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School's student population of 506 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurman G. Smith Elem. 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 Thurman G. Smith Elem. School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
52%
14%
Black
1%
20%
White
33%
59%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurman G. Smith Elem. School's ranking?
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School is ranked #604 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Thurman G. Smith Elem. School often compared to?
Thurman G. Smith Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernice Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Thurman G. Smith Elem. School?
506 students attend Thurman G. Smith Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Thurman G. Smith Elem. School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurman G. Smith Elem. School?
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thurman G. Smith Elem. School offer ?
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thurman G. Smith Elem. School part of?
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School is part of Springdale School District.
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