Ballman Elementary School
Ballman Elementary School serves 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ballman Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Ballman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Ballman Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 313 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Rankings
Ballman Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ballman Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #247 out of 998 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 13% |
| Black | 7% | 20% |
| White | 49% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fort Smith School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Ballman Elementary School is Belle Point Alternative Center (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairview Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Smith Belle Point Alternative Center Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 61 students10
0.8 miles
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034 0.8 7-12 61 - Fort Smith Northside High School Math: 22% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 1,725 student10
0.8 miles
2301 North B St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1171 0.8 10-12 1,725 - Fort Smith Fairview Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 591 students10
1.0 miles
2400 S Dallas
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-3214 1 PK-6 591 - Fort Smith Ramsey Junior High School Math: 50% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-9 | 890 students10
1.0 miles
3201 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-5115 1 7-9 890 - Fort Smith Albert Pike Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 524 students10
1.3 miles
4111 Park Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 783-4506 1.3 PK-6 524
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