Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Trusty 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Trusty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#747 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
70%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
13%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)92.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trusty Elementary School's ranking?
Trusty Elementary School is ranked #747 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?
25-29% 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 Trusty Elementary School?
119 students attend Trusty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Trusty Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trusty Elementary School?
Trusty Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trusty Elementary School offer ?
Trusty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Trusty Elementary School part of?
Trusty Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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