How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Barling Elementary School | John P. Woods Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Barling, AR | Fort Smith, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 316 | 514 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.5% | 33.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Barling Elementary School | John P. Woods Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,459 | $12,459 |
| District | Fort Smith School District | Fort Smith School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Barling Elementary School | John P. Woods Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.8% | 53.9% |
| African American | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.2% | 14.6% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 10.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 13.3% | 14.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Barling Elementary School | John P. Woods Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 383:1 | 377:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 29 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.