Ballman Elementary School serves 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ballman Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ballman Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballman Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ballman 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
6%
20%
White
51%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Ballman Elementary School's ranking?
Ballman Elementary School is ranked #322 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Ballman Elementary School?
334 students attend Ballman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ballman Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballman Elementary School?
Ballman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ballman Elementary School offer ?
Ballman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ballman Elementary School part of?
Ballman Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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