- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Smith, AR
Carnall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carnall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050633000356
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carnall Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 18
- schools in Fort Smith · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carnall Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carnall Elementary School ranks #3 of 18 schools in Fort Smith, AR.
School address
District: Fort Smith School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050633000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Carnall Elementary School shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 050633000356 · Fort Smith, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 10.8:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (2,231 students)
Carnall Elementary School shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Carnall 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 172
Carnall Elementary School
172 students
What this shows Carnall Elementary School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carnall Elementary School compares
Carnall Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 26% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.9%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 16.3%
African American 12.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Carnall 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 Carnall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsey Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dora Kimmons Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carnall 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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carnall Elementary School
How many students attend Carnall Elementary School?
Carnall Elementary School has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Smith, AR. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carnall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carnall Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carnall Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Carnall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carnall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carnall Elementary School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Fort Smith, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carnall Elementary School?
Carnall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Carnall Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Smith?
By Resource Investment Index, Carnall Elementary School ranks #3 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 Carnall 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.