Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carnall 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Love, Serve, and Care
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#737 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
13%
19%
White
46%
57%
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Carnall Crimson, Ebony Colt, Horseshoe Gray, White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnall Elementary School's ranking?
Carnall Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Carnall Elementary School?
172 students attend Carnall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Carnall Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carnall Elementary School?
Carnall Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carnall Elementary School offer ?
Carnall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carnall Elementary School part of?
Carnall Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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