Sunnymede Elementary School

4201 North O St
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunnymede 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 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sunnymede Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sunnymede 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 Sunnymede Elementary School is 0.52, 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)
#765 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunnymede Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunnymede 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.
26%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunnymede 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.
20%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sunnymede 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
20:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sunnymede Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sunnymede Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sunnymede Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
67%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunnymede Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunnymede Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sunnymede 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sunnymede 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 Sunnymede Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunnymede 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
77%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunnymede 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
16%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunnymede 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 Sunnymede Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnymede Elementary School is ranked #765 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sunnymede Elementary School often compared to?
Sunnymede Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tilles Elementary School, Sutton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Sunnymede Elementary School?
468 students attend Sunnymede Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sunnymede Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnymede Elementary School?
Sunnymede Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunnymede Elementary School offer ?
Sunnymede Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunnymede Elementary School part of?
Sunnymede 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: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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