How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FORT SMITH, AR | FORT SMITH, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 297 | 2,053 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.3% | 36.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,628 | $15,628 |
| District | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT | FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.8% | 52.5% |
| African American | 10.8% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 17.8% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 10 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 297:1 | 410.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.7% | 29.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 275 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.