RAYMOND F. ORR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

235 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Raymond F. Orr Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district. Situated on Phoenix Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its primary-aged students. As a district school, it follows the curriculum standards set by the state of Arkansas while utilizing the resources and administrative framework provided by the Fort Smith school system.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by focusing on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and civic responsibility among its student body. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or the current academic calendar, the school’s official portal at http://www.fortsmithschools.org serves as the primary resource for news, teacher contact information, and district-wide updates.

235

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAYMOND F. ORR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	32
Black	18
Asian	12
Two or More	46
American Indian	3

White
124 (52.8%)
Two or More
46 (19.6%)
Hispanic
32 (13.6%)
Black
18 (7.7%)
Asian
12 (5.1%)
American Indian
3 (1.3%)

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)646-3711
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAYMOND F. ORR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAYMOND F. ORR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	116	49.4%
Male	119	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)