- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Smith, AR
John P. Woods Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for John P. Woods Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050633000378
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John P. Woods Elem. School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 18
- schools in Fort Smith · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John P. Woods Elem. School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John P. Woods Elem. School ranks #9 of 18 schools in Fort Smith, AR.
School address
District: Fort Smith School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050633000378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
John P. Woods Elem. School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 050633000378 · Fort Smith, AR Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 19.8:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (2,231 students)
John P. Woods Elem. School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
John P. Woods Elem. 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 514
John P. Woods Elem. School
514 students
What this shows John P. Woods Elem. School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How John P. Woods Elem. School compares
John P. Woods Elem. 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 14.6%
Asian 10.9%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, John P. Woods Elem. 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 John P. Woods Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramsey Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dora Kimmons Jr. High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John P. Woods Elem. 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about John P. Woods Elem. School
How many students attend John P. Woods Elem. School?
John P. Woods Elem. School has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Smith, AR. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John P. Woods Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at John P. Woods Elem. School is 19.8:1, which is 46% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John P. Woods Elem. School?
30.4% of students at John P. Woods Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John P. Woods Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at John P. Woods Elem. School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Fort Smith, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John P. Woods Elem. School?
John P. Woods Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 John P. Woods Elem. School rank among schools in Fort Smith?
By Resource Investment Index, John P. Woods Elem. School ranks #9 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 John P. Woods Elem. 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.