Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thurman G. Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurman G. Smith Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
56%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
26%
57%
Hawaiian
10%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stallions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurman G. Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School is ranked #577 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Thurman G. Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Thurman G. Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernice Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Thurman G. Smith Elementary School?
483 students attend Thurman G. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Thurman G. Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurman G. Smith Elementary School?
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurman G. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurman G. Smith Elementary School part of?
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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