Carnall Elementary School serves 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Carnall 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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carnall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Carnall Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Carnall 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 Carnall Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#458 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
20%
14%

Black
15%
20%

White
45%
59%

Hawaiian
1%
1%

Two or more races
17%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
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 Carnall Elementary School's ranking?
Carnall Elementary School is ranked #458 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Carnall Elementary School?
231 students attend Carnall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Carnall Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carnall Elementary School?
Carnall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carnall Elementary School offer ?
Carnall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carnall Elementary School part of?
Carnall Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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