ARPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info
Primary|BARLING, Arkansas|FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BARLING, AR 72923
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
347
Student:Teacher
18.3:1
Locale
Suburban
District
FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICTEcon. Disadvantaged
74.3%
Phone
(479)452-0211School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
30-34%
Math Proficiency
50-54%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
15 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Worse than average in ARTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
304
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
18.91
100% fully certified
Counselors
0.89999998
Psychologists
0.25
Social Workers
0.25
Nurses
1.15
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,459
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,433
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,373
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 20%State 44%Local 36%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$199,840
+3.5% 1yr+34.4% 5yr
Fort Smith, AR metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
28.8%
Below 150% poverty line
5.3%
Unemployment rate
11.2%
Uninsured residents
15.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
2,164
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,093
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
769 (37%)
Other Health Impairment
370 (18%)
Specific Learning Disability
368 (18%)
Intellectual Disability
288 (14%)
Autism
218 (10%)
Emotional Disturbance
16 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
316
Current enrollment
Declining(-19% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
As of the most recent data, 347 students are enrolled at BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. It is a Primary school within the local district.
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