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Howard Elementary School

Howard Elementary School is a public primary school in Fort Smith, AR, serving grades PK–5, rated C+, with 299 students and an 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 31% in English Language Arts, 30% in Reading and 29% in Math.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
299
Students per teacher
18.9:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts31%
Reading30%
Math29%
Science22%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic63%
White17%
Black10%
Two or more races10%
Asian0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
92%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-23.3%
Prior-year enrollment
390

Homes assigned to this school

1,738 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Howard Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1301 N 8th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone
(479) 783-7382
Website
fortsmithschools.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
050633000364
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School district

Fort Smith Public Schools

Common questions

About Howard Elementary School

How is Howard Elementary School rated?

Howard Elementary School holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Fort Smith Public Schools is rated B- overall.

How do students at Howard Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Howard Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 31% in English Language Arts, 30% in Reading, 29% in Math and 22% in Science.

What grades does Howard Elementary School serve?

Howard Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Howard Elementary School?

299 students attend Howard Elementary School, down from 390 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.

Which homes are assigned to Howard Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,738 residential properties to Howard Elementary School in and around Fort Smith. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Howard Elementary School in?

Howard Elementary School is part of Fort Smith Public Schools, which reports 26 schools, 14,045 students and $12,484 of spending per student.