Spradling Elementary School

4949 Spradling Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spradling 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spradling Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Spradling Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spradling Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#632 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Spradling Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spradling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spradling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Spradling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Spradling Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Spradling Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Spradling Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
61%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Spradling Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
19%
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White
19%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Spradling Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Spradling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Spradling Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Spradling Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Spradling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spradling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spradling Elementary School's ranking?
Spradling Elementary School is ranked #632 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Spradling Elementary School often compared to?
Spradling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutton Elementary School, Tilles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Spradling Elementary School?
319 students attend Spradling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Spradling Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spradling Elementary School?
Spradling Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spradling Elementary School offer ?
Spradling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Spradling Elementary School part of?
Spradling Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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