RAMSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

801 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ramsey Junior High School is a public middle school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students in grades 7 through 9. As part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with opportunities for extracurricular growth.

The school is situated on Jenny Lind Road and serves as a key community anchor in the Fort Smith area. Beyond its focus on academic achievement, Ramsey Junior High encourages student involvement through various athletics, arts, and club programs, which help foster a supportive and engaging campus culture. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s latest updates, academic calendars, and administrative information through the official Fort Smith Public Schools website.

801

Total Students

57.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAMSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	151
Black	81
Asian	40
Two or More	122
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
396 (49.4%)
Hispanic
151 (18.9%)
Two or More
122 (15.2%)
Black
81 (10.1%)
Asian
40 (5.0%)
American Indian
10 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)783-5115
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	111

* 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 6 285

Grade 7 252

Grade 8 264