Tilles Elementary School

815 N 16th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tilles 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tilles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

Tilles Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Tilles Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tilles Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#811 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
38%
20-24%
40%
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
48%
15%
Black
9%
19%
White
31%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tilles Elementary School's ranking?
Tilles Elementary School is ranked #811 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Tilles Elementary School often compared to?
Tilles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Euper Lane Elementary School, Sunnymede Elementary School, Spradling Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Tilles Elementary School?
341 students attend Tilles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tilles Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tilles Elementary School?
Tilles Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tilles Elementary School offer ?
Tilles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tilles Elementary School part of?
Tilles Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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