Barling Elementary School

10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown

About Barling Elementary School

Barling Elementary School is an elementary school located in Barling, Arkansas. It is part of the Fort Smith Public School System and serves students in grades K-5. The school has a long history of excellence and is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students.
The school offers a variety of programs and activities designed to engage students and foster a love of learning. The school has a strong focus on reading, math, and science, with an emphasis on hands-on learning. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including art, music, physical education, and sports.
Barling Elementary School is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strict anti-bullying policy and provides a variety of resources and support for students who are victims of bullying. The school also works to promote diversity and acceptance among its students.
Barling Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education and a safe and supportive environment for all students.

Address:

1400 D St
Barling, AR 72923

Phone:

(479) 452-0211

Site:

www.fortsmithschools.org

Grades:

Pre-K – 6

Enrollment:

383 students

Overview Barling Elementary School

Barling Elementary School serves 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Barling Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Barling Elementary School

Barling Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Barling Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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