How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fort Smith School District | Rivercrest School District #57 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Smith, Arkansas | Wilson, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 14,291 | 1,116 |
| Number of Schools | 27 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 12.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fort Smith School District | Rivercrest School District #57 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,206 | $13,239 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.2% | 19.9% |
| State Revenue | 44.3% | 44.2% |
| Local Revenue | 35.4% | 35.9% |
Fort Smith School District
Federal State Local
Rivercrest School District #57
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fort Smith School District | Rivercrest School District #57 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.0% | 57.7% |
| African American | 10.3% | 26.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.3% | 11.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.8% | 4.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.4% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fort Smith School District | Rivercrest School District #57 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 354.6:1 | 406.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.7% | 16.4% |
School Types
Fort Smith School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rivercrest School District #57
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.