- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Smith, AR
Albert Pike Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Albert Pike Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050633000370
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert Pike Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #17 of 18
- schools in Fort Smith · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert Pike Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Pike Elementary School ranks #17 of 18 schools in Fort Smith, AR.
School address
District: Fort Smith School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050633000370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Albert Pike Elementary School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 050633000370 · Fort Smith, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 21.5:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (2,231 students)
Albert Pike Elementary School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Albert Pike Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
2,231 students
- Southside High
Southside High School
2,053 students
- Ramsey Junior 801
Ramsey Junior High School
801 students
- L. a. Chaffin 753
L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School
753 students
- Dora Kimmons J 753
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School
753 students
- This school 387
Albert Pike Elementary School
387 students
What this shows Albert Pike Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert Pike Elementary School compares
Albert Pike Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 58% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 20.4%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 10.9%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Albert Pike Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Smith School District reports $12,459 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albert Pike Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramsey Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dora Kimmons Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert Pike Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,053
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albert Pike Elementary School
How many students attend Albert Pike Elementary School?
Albert Pike Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Smith, AR. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Pike Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Pike Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 58% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert Pike Elementary School?
76.4% of students at Albert Pike Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert Pike Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Albert Pike Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Fort Smith, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Pike Elementary School?
Albert Pike Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert Pike Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Smith?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Pike Elementary School ranks #17 of 18 schools in Fort Smith, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Smith on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Smith School District?
Besides Albert Pike Elementary School, Fort Smith School District also operates Northside High School (2,231 students), Southside High School (2,053 students), and Ramsey Junior High School (801 students). See the Fort Smith School District district page for the complete list.