Tilles Elementary School

815 N 16th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 309 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 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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Attribute

School Overview

Tilles Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
#811 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tilles Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tilles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tilles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tilles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Tilles Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tilles Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
52%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tilles Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
14%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tilles Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
24%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tilles Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tilles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Tilles Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tilles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tilles Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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?
309 students attend Tilles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Tilles Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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
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 (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 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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