How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ark. School for the Blind | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Little Rock, Arkansas | Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 73 | 14,291 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 2.9:1 | 16.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ark. School for the Blind | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | — | $12,206 |
| Federal Revenue | — | 20.2% |
| State Revenue | — | 44.3% |
| Local Revenue | — | 35.4% |
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ark. School for the Blind | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.7% | 37.0% |
| African American | 27.4% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% | 35.3% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 12.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 63.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ark. School for the Blind | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 62:1 | 354.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 34.4% |
School Types
Ark. School for the Blind
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Fort Smith School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.