About This School
Barling Elementary School is located in Barling, AR and is one of 19 elementary schools in Fort Smith School District. It is a public school that serves 315 students in grades K-6.
Barling Elementary School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arkansas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Barling Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Barling Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arkansas average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Barling Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Barling Elementary School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arkansas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Barling Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Barling Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arkansas average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Barling Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Fort Smith School District District Spending
$8,418Per Pupil
The Fort Smith School District spends $8,418 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 38% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fort Smith School District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arkansas, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 Benchmark Exam Results and End-of-Course Exam Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| John P. Woods Elementary School 2.2 miles |  |
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| First Lutheran School 2.7 miles | n/a | |
| Euper Lane Elementary School 3.6 miles | |
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| Bonneville Elementary School 4.1 miles |  |
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| Raymond E. Orr Elementary School 4.7 miles |  |
Data Sources: AR Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Fort Smith School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Barling Elementary School1400 D St
Barling, AR 72923
(479) 452-0211
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About the Benchmark
What is it?
The Benchmark Exams are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in math and literacy grades 3 through 8. In grade 11 students are assessed in literacy.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for a student to score at either the proficient or advanced level.
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arkansas, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 Benchmark Exam Results and End-of-Course Exam Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 315
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Barling Elementary School had 67% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arkansas had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
74%
Hispanic
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
6%
Black
3%
Two or More Races
1%
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13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Barling Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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