L. A. CHAFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

753 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School, located on Massard Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth, preparing students for the transition to high school. By offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective courses, the school aims to support the holistic development of its students, encouraging them to pursue their interests and build strong character.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Fort Smith Public Schools system, which emphasizes excellence, equity, and student-centered learning. Faculty and staff at Chaffin focus on utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the varied learning needs of their student population. As a hub for the local community, the school maintains an active partnership with families and residents to ensure that students have the resources, guidance, and community support necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

753

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L. A. CHAFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	126
Black	40
Asian	54
Two or More	112
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
415 (55.1%)
Hispanic
126 (16.7%)
Two or More
112 (14.9%)
Asian
54 (7.2%)
Black
40 (5.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)452-2226
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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

Grade 6 273

Grade 7 239

Grade 8 241