Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spradling 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% 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
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Every child, every day, whatever it takes to achieve a better future!
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#638 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
63%
15%
Black
10%
19%
White
16%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spradling Elementary School's ranking?
Spradling Elementary School is ranked #638 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Spradling Elementary School?
307 students attend Spradling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Spradling Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spradling Elementary School?
Spradling Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spradling Elementary School offer ?
Spradling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spradling Elementary School part of?
Spradling Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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