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Spradling Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

383^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 23% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Spradling Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving grades PK-5 with 294 students. The school is part of the Fort Smith School District, which is ranked 149 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spradling Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 342-417 out of 480-496 schools over the past 10 years. The school is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating very low academic performance. This is likely due to the school's extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 93.2% to 94.15% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Spradling's test scores in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are also consistently lower than the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas state averages across all grade levels.

When comparing Spradling Elementary to other nearby schools in the Fort Smith School District, such as Park Elementary, Tilles Elementary, and Sunnymede Elementary, it becomes clear that Spradling is one of the lowest-performing schools in the district. These other schools, while still underperforming compared to state averages, have significantly higher test scores and academic performance than Spradling. Addressing the challenges faced by Spradling Elementary, such as its high poverty rates and lack of academic progress over time, will likely require a comprehensive approach to support the unique needs of its student population.

307

Students ?

18.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,041

Per pupil spending ?

94.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4949 Spradling Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72904

(479) 783-8048

District: Fort Smith School District

Students who attend Spradling Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dora Kimmons Middle School
High:	Northside High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.5%

White:

15.6%

African American:

10.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 19th percentile in 2015 → 23rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (25% vs 36% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!Mathematics scores 15 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg33%

Arkansas avg36%

383^rd of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 23%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From bottom 19% (2015) to bottom 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 18Elementary Schools in the Fort Smith School District

149^th of 250Fort Smith School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	26.1	383 of 495	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.7	373 of 497	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.8	375 of 492	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.0	363 of 487	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.9	342 of 496	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	20.2	414 of 488	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.9	328 of 480	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.6	363 of 485	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	22.5	417 of 494	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	25.3	376 of 466	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	31.2	378 of 471	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	41.9	332 of 476	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	31.9	377 of 468	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	27.5	392 of 471	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	16.7	408 of 457	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	18.9	389 of 445	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	25.3	358 of 439	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	25.5	364 of 440	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	12.0	371 of 402	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	18.9	355 of 411	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading27%-8 vs state

Science25%-13 vs state

Mathematics24%-15 vs state

English Language Arts23%-12 vs state

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Outstanding teachers, administrators and staff - caring, innovative, energetic & they help each student feel excited about learning & terrific about their (student's) accomplishments! Close Quote

Schools Near Spradling Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)				ATLAS Reading (2025)				ATLAS Mathematics (2025)				ATLAS Science (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spradling Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4949 Spradling Ave	Fort Smith	72904	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 783-8048	307	17	18.3	94.5%	48 (15.6%)	31 (10.1%)	192 (62.5%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.5%)	26.1	383^rd of 495 public elementary schools	22.6%		30.7	373^rd of 497 public elementary schools	24.9%	10	24.5	34.0	12.5	23.2	26.6	36.0	19.6	27.1	22.4	24.0	25.0	23.9	24.4	30.0	19.6	24.6	$13,041	$1,606	$11,435
Sutton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5001 Kelley Hwy	Fort Smith	72904	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 785-1778	411	27	15.0	91.5%	67 (16.3%)	40 (9.7%)	236 (57.4%)	28 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.7%)	17.6	428^th of 495 public elementary schools	13.5%		13.7	451^st of 497 public elementary schools	9.3%	23	25.7	21.4	18.7	22.1	24.2	24.6	20.3	23.1	17.1	21.3	17.0	18.4	22.9	14.8	10.2	16.3	$14,863	$2,223	$12,640
Harry C. Morrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3415 Newlon Rd	Fort Smith	72904	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 782-7045	493	26	19.1	90.3%	81 (16.4%)	79 (16.0%)	278 (56.4%)	16 (3.2%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.1%)	18.9	417^th of 495 public elementary schools	15.8%		15.1	444^th of 497 public elementary schools	10.7%	27	18.1	11.4	25.3	18.2	22.3	19.0	28.0	23.0	22.3	21.5	17.3	20.3	16.6	19.0	26.7	20.8	$11,686	$1,899	$9,787
Sunnymede Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4201 N O St	Fort Smith	72904	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 783-6327	510	27	18.7	91.4%	70 (13.7%)	35 (6.9%)	323 (63.3%)	21 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (11.8%)	25.3	388^th of 495 public elementary schools	21.6%		22	412^th of 497 public elementary schools	17.1%	24	24.4	26.2	21.0	23.7	25.7	29.7	19.8	25.0	35.2	17.9	22.1	24.6	31.1	22.6	21.0	24.5	$11,773	$1,780	$9,993
Howard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 N 8th St	Fort Smith	72901	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 783-7382	299	16	18.8	92.3%	50 (16.7%)	30 (10.0%)	189 (63.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.7%)	33.7	348^th of 495 public elementary schools	29.7%		32.7	362^nd of 497 public elementary schools	27.2%	14	27.1	39.5	28.5	31.5	29.2	34.9	26.5	30.0	16.7	48.8	24.5	29.3	22.9	30.3	14.3	22.2	$14,338	$1,449	$12,890
Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4111 Park Ave	Fort Smith	72903	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 783-4506	387	20	19.3	89.9%	79 (20.4%)	42 (10.9%)	210 (54.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.7%)	21.3	404^th of 495 public elementary schools	18.4%		18	432^nd of 497 public elementary schools	13.1%	28	15.1	30.3	28.3	24.0	16.6	25.0	30.2	23.4	16.7	26.7	24.5	22.3	12.1	26.8	15.1	17.7	$13,603	$2,816	$10,787
Tilles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	815 N 16th St	Fort Smith	72901	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 785-5606	343	18	18.9	90.4%	92 (26.8%)	45 (13.1%)	175 (51.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.9%)	12	456^th of 495 public elementary schools	7.9%		8.8	475^th of 497 public elementary schools	4.4%	19	14.0	14.6	24.1	17.7	12.0	12.6	18.5	14.5	14.0	18.8	16.7	16.5	18.0	16.6	11.2	15.1	$12,663	$1,720	$10,943
Parkview Elementary School	Public	K-5	619 Parkview	Van Buren	72956	Crawford County	Van Buren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-8730	437	23	18.8	65.7%	280 (64.1%)	9 (2.1%)	76 (17.4%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (14.6%)	66	159^th of 495 public elementary schools	67.9%		68.9	146^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.6%	13	37.0	43.0	41.8	40.7	37.0	36.7	38.8	37.4	43.8	58.2	56.7	53.0	48.0	51.9	28.4	43.4	$9,710	$662	$9,047
King Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	411 North 20th St	Van Buren	72956	Crawford County	Van Buren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-2661	437	28	15.3	86.3%	179 (41.0%)	13 (3.0%)	169 (38.7%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (15.6%)	19.1	415^th of 495 public elementary schools	16.2%		24.9	393^rd of 497 public elementary schools	20.9%	22	17.2	30.3	15.6	21.6	12.5	26.4	17.2	19.1	14.1	27.6	21.9	21.6	17.2	26.4	21.9	22.0	$11,760	$1,308	$10,452
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	913 N 24 St	Van Buren	72956	Crawford County	Van Buren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-7059	466	25	18.3	75.3%	296 (63.5%)	14 (3.0%)	74 (15.9%)	8 (1.7%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (14.6%)	36.2	336^th of 495 public elementary schools	32.1%		32.2	365^th of 497 public elementary schools	26.6%	29	24.6	22.1	33.3	26.9	20.3	23.2	36.0	26.7	36.2	36.2	38.7	37.1	20.2	30.4	32.0	27.7	$13,624	$3,016	$10,608

Frequently Asked Questions about Spradling Elementary School

How many students attend Spradling Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 307 students attended Spradling Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Spradling Elementary School?

Students at Spradling Elementary School are 63% Hispanic, 16% White, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Spradling Elementary School a good school?

Spradling Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What district is Spradling Elementary School in?

Fort Smith School District

What schools do graduates of Spradling Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Spradling Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dora Kimmons Middle School
High : Northside High School

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