Ballman Elementary School

Ballman Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
2601 S Q St,  Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith School District
5.0
284 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lori Griffin
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
50.3%
Science
39.1%
English
64.9%
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
370:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
52.3%
Hispanic
19.8%
Two or more races
18.9%
Black
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/25/2015
Ballman is an amazing school!! The principal and teachers always put students first! Go Ballman Bears!
5.0 other
8/24/2015
This is the BEST school in the area! I was preparing myself to home school my children because I didn't want them to go to the schools around, until I found out we were in the Ballman school district. I entertained the thought of private school, however, they are all religious(we are Buddhist, so it...
5.0 student
10/20/2007

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Ballman Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Fort Smith, AR, in the Fort Smith neighborhood, and is served by the Fort Smith School District in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 284 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Ballman Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $212,731. Discover additional schools in the area, like Belle Point Alternative Center, Northside High School, Southside High School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Smith has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ballman Elementary School.

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