How do these districts compare?
| Metric | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT | PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST. |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FORT SMITH, Arkansas | PALESTINE, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 14,291 | 775 |
| Number of Schools | 27 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT | PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,628 | $14,778 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.2% | 14.3% |
| State Revenue | 44.3% | 65.7% |
| Local Revenue | 35.4% | 19.9% |
FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT | PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.0% | 84.7% |
| African American | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.3% | 2.9% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.8% | 0.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.4% | 99.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT | PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST. |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | — |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 354.6:1 | 318.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.4% | 26.9% |
School Types
FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.