- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Smith, AR
Sunnymede Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnymede Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050633000375
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnymede Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools.
- #18 of 18
- schools in Fort Smith · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnymede Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnymede Elementary School ranks #18 of 18 schools in Fort Smith, AR.
School address
District: Fort Smith School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050633000375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Sunnymede Elementary School grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 050633000375 · Fort Smith, AR Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 22.2:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (2,231 students)
Sunnymede Elementary School grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Sunnymede 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 510
Sunnymede Elementary School
510 students
What this shows Sunnymede Elementary School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnymede Elementary School compares
Sunnymede Elementary School is a growing 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 63% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 98% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.5%
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.3%
White 13.7%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 6.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Sunnymede 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 Sunnymede 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 Sunnymede 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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnymede Elementary School
How many students attend Sunnymede Elementary School?
Sunnymede Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Smith, AR. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnymede Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnymede Elementary School is 22.2:1, which is 63% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnymede Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Sunnymede Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnymede Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnymede Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment, in Fort Smith, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnymede Elementary School?
Sunnymede Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Sunnymede Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Smith?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnymede Elementary School ranks #18 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 Sunnymede 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.