How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cutter-Morning Star Sch. Dist. | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hot Springs, Arkansas | Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 690 | 14,291 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cutter-Morning Star Sch. Dist. | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,695 | $12,206 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.5% | 20.2% |
| State Revenue | 50.7% | 44.3% |
| Local Revenue | 27.8% | 35.4% |
Cutter-Morning Star Sch. Dist.
Federal State Local
Fort Smith School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cutter-Morning Star Sch. Dist. | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.0% | 37.0% |
| African American | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% | 35.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.9% | 63.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cutter-Morning Star Sch. Dist. | Fort Smith School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 509.5:1 | 354.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.7% | 31.7% |
School Types
Cutter-Morning Star Sch. Dist.
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.