BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction BARLING, AR Grades PK–05 Suburb: Midsize Fort Smith, AR-OK SchoolScore™ D (59.7)
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BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BARLING, AR 72923
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (59.7)
316
Students
17.8
Teachers
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
(479)452-0211
Phone
http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Website

BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT district in BARLING, ARKANSAS, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 316 students enrolled; a 17.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arkansas Elementary School Average
Enrollment
316.0
State avg: 426.0
▼ 26% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.72:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
78.2%
State avg: 71.2%
▲ 10% worse
School Details
School Name
BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
050633000352
State School ID
AR-6601000-6601002
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1400 D ST
City
BARLING
State
Arkansas
ZIP Code
72923
County
Sebastian County
Metro Area
Fort Smith, AR-OK
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
0503
State Leg. Upper
05026
State Leg. Lower
05051
Latitude
35.32942
Longitude
-94.31139
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
316
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.8
Teachers FTE
📐
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 247 78.2%
Not Applicable 68 21.5%
District Info
District Name
FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEAID
0506330
State LEA ID
AR-6601000
Phone
(479)785-2501
Website
http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
FORT SMITH
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$205,400K
Federal Revenue
$41,817K
State Revenue
$89,927K
Local Revenue
$73,656K
Total Expenditure
$198,219K
Instruction Exp.
$91,935K
Support Services
$75,804K
Other Current Exp.
$10,307K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
FORT SMITH VIRTUAL ACADEMY
FORT SMITH · High
0.9 mi
2
JOHN P. WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORT SMITH · Elementary
2.2 mi
3
L. A. CHAFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
FORT SMITH · Middle
2.2 mi
4
EUPER LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORT SMITH · Elementary
3.6 mi
5
BONNEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORT SMITH · Elementary
4.1 mi
6
SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
FORT SMITH · High
4.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
316 students are enrolled at BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 17.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
What grades does BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK through 05.
Is BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metropolitan area.
What school district does BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT school district.
How much does FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
The FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT district spends approximately $627,275,316 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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