How do these districts compare?
| Metric | EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST. | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LEPANTO, Arkansas | FORT SMITH, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 621 | 14,291 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 16.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST. | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,479 | $15,628 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.3% | 20.2% |
| State Revenue | 52.8% | 44.3% |
| Local Revenue | 20.9% | 35.4% |
EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL 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 | EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST. | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.2% | 37.0% |
| African American | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 35.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 12.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.1% | 63.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST. | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 310.7:1 | 354.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.6% | 34.4% |
School Types
EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL 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.