HARRY C. MORRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harry C. Morrison Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district. Situated on Newlon Road, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth, character development, and essential literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from established curriculum standards and administrative support aimed at preparing students for their eventual transition to middle and high school.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster student engagement and community involvement. By adhering to the broader goals of the Fort Smith Public School system, Morrison Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where diverse learning needs are addressed. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current enrollment information, or the school’s academic calendar can find additional details and resources through the official district website at http://www.fortsmithschools.org.

493

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRY C. MORRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	278
Black	79
Asian	16
Two or More	30
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
278 (56.4%)
White
81 (16.4%)
Black
79 (16.0%)
Two or More
30 (6.1%)
Asian
16 (3.2%)
American Indian
8 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)782-7045
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
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 80

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 79