Barling Elementary School

Barling Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
1400 D St,  Barling, AR
Fort Smith School District
3.6
347 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carl Hill
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
51.1%
Science
32.3%
English
64.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
426:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
60.3%
Hispanic
19.7%
Two or more races
13.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/31/2025
Every time I walk into Barling Elementary I am greeted by a kind, friendly staff. My kids love attending this school and talk of all the "fun" things they get to do. The teachers keep me informed of their progress and I am confident they are getting the education they need in a safe, respectful envi...
5.0 parent
7/31/2025
Caring staff and safe learning environment. My kids love going there!
5.0 parent
8/18/2022
best school in the town with awesome teachers
2.0 parent
12/4/2018
The teachers are ok, not the best or the worst. The schools office staff is generally not helpful and can be quite rude. The first graders watch a lot of movies that have nothing to do with education, which is strange to me but then again they have had a substitute teacher more than a few times. The...

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Barling Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Barling, AR, in the Fort Smith neighborhood, and is served by the Fort Smith School District in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 347 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Barling Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like L.A. Chaffin Junior High School, Annoor Academy of Fort Smith, John P. Woods Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Barling has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Barling Elementary School.

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