- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Smith, AR
Trusty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Trusty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050633000377
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trusty Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools.
- #21 of 28
- public schools in Fort Smith · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Trusty Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trusty Elementary School ranks #21 of 28 public schools in Fort Smith, AR.
School address
District: Fort Smith School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050633000377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-145 students YoY
Trusty Elementary School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-54.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-145 students YoY 050633000377 · Fort Smith, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 18.9:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (2,231 students)
Trusty Elementary School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-54.9%). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Trusty 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 264
Trusty Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Trusty Elementary School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trusty Elementary School compares
Trusty 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.2%
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
27
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Trusty 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 Trusty 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 elementary 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trusty Elementary School
How many students attend Trusty Elementary School?
Trusty Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Smith, AR. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), down 145.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trusty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trusty Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 39% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trusty Elementary School?
82.2% of students at Trusty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trusty Elementary School?
Trusty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Trusty Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Smith?
By Resource Investment Index, Trusty Elementary School ranks #21 of 28 public 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 public schools in Fort Smith on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Smith School District?
Besides Trusty 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.