SUNNYMEDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

510 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunnymede Elementary School is a public institution located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and serves as part of the Fort Smith Public School District. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of a larger district, the school utilizes the shared resources and curriculum standards established by the Fort Smith Public Schools to ensure students are prepared for their transition to secondary education.

The school maintains a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that values inclusivity and student success. By leveraging the tools and communication channels provided through the district’s official website, Sunnymede Elementary keeps parents and guardians informed about academic progress, school events, and administrative updates. Through its dedication to professional instruction and a structured school culture, Sunnymede strives to meet the diverse educational needs of the families within its neighborhood and the broader Fort Smith community.

510

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNNYMEDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	323
Black	35
Asian	21
Two or More	60
American Indian	1

Hispanic
323 (63.3%)
White
70 (13.7%)
Two or More
60 (11.8%)
Black
35 (6.9%)
Asian
21 (4.1%)
American Indian
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)783-6327
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 82

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 91