CAVANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

303 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cavanaugh Elementary School, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is a public institution serving students in the Fort Smith Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental educational standards, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of community among students, staff, and local families.

As part of the broader Fort Smith school system, Cavanaugh Elementary benefits from the district’s resources and curricular initiatives, which often include a focus on literacy, mathematics, and science. The school’s administration and faculty prioritize inclusive teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. For more detailed information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, or upcoming events, visitors can access the official district website at [www.fortsmithschools.org](http://www.fortsmithschools.org).

303

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAVANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	59
Black	38
Asian	16
Two or More	49
American Indian	2

White
139 (45.9%)
Hispanic
59 (19.5%)
Two or More
49 (16.2%)
Black
38 (12.5%)
Asian
16 (5.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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)646-1131
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 40

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CAVANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CAVANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	48.5%
Male	156	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)