ARPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

CAVANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info

Primary|FORT SMITH, Arkansas|FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT

FORT SMITH, AR 72908

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
298
Student:Teacher
16.6:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
68.1%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
50-54%
Math Proficiency
55-59%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.1%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
13 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1
Near average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
266
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
24
100% fully certified
Counselors
0.5
Psychologists
0.25
Social Workers
0.25
Nurses
1.2
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)

303
Current enrollment
Declining(-21% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about CAVANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CAVANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 298 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in FORT SMITH, AR.

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