Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Raymond F. Orr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raymond F. Orr Elementary School serves the southern part of Fort Smith, AR, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the zone being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond F. Orr Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Raymond F. Orr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond F. Orr Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
8%
19%
White
53%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond F. Orr Elementary School's ranking?
Raymond F. Orr Elementary School is ranked #608 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Raymond F. Orr Elementary School?
235 students attend Raymond F. Orr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Raymond F. Orr Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond F. Orr Elementary School?
Raymond F. Orr Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raymond F. Orr Elementary School offer ?
Raymond F. Orr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond F. Orr Elementary School part of?
Raymond F. Orr Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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