- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Smith, AR
Spradling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spradling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050633000374
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spradling Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools.
- #16 of 18
- schools in Fort Smith · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spradling Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spradling Elementary School ranks #16 of 18 schools in Fort Smith, AR.
School address
District: Fort Smith School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050633000374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Spradling Elementary School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 050633000374 · Fort Smith, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 20.5:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (2,231 students)
Spradling Elementary School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Spradling 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 307
Spradling Elementary School
307 students
What this shows Spradling Elementary School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spradling Elementary School compares
Spradling 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 51% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 96% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.4%
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%
White 15.6%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Spradling 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 Spradling 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 Spradling 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spradling Elementary School
How many students attend Spradling Elementary School?
Spradling Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Smith, AR. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spradling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spradling Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 51% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spradling Elementary School?
81.2% of students at Spradling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spradling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spradling Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Fort Smith, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spradling Elementary School?
Spradling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Spradling Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Smith?
By Resource Investment Index, Spradling Elementary School ranks #16 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 Spradling 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.