BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ballman Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students within the Fort Smith Public School District. Situated at 2601 South Q Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of the larger Fort Smith school system, Ballman Elementary strives to prepare its young students for future academic success by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while maintaining a focus on individual student needs.

Beyond the classroom, Ballman Elementary is integrated into the local Fort Smith community, often coordinating with district resources to provide comprehensive support services for its families. The school environment typically encourages parent and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the Fort Smith Public Schools district website.

286

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	79
Black	20
Asian	5
Two or More	38

White
144 (50.3%)
Hispanic
79 (27.6%)
Two or More
38 (13.3%)
Black
20 (7.0%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)783-1280
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	44.1%
Male	160	55.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)