Very Good
#8 of 89 private schools in AR
Top 8% of private schools
First Lutheran School
Elementary School · Fort Smith, AR
A private elementary school in Fort Smith, AR serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2407 MASSARD RD, Fort Smith, AR 72903
- 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AR.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AR
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where First Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,538/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Smith), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,186
Median home value
$216,200
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| First Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.0 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| John P. Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Euper Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 401 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
First Lutheran School is listed in Fort Smith, AR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Lutheran School
First Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Fort Smith, AR, serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 89 private schools in AR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Lutheran School
What grades does First Lutheran School serve?
First Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend First Lutheran School?
First Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Lutheran School is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Lutheran School rank in AR?
First Lutheran School ranks #8 of 89 private schools in AR.
What is First Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, First Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Lutheran School a religious school?
First Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Gender Split
- 90% M / 10% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sebastian County
- Phone
- (479) 452-5330
- Area population (ZIP 72903)
- 26,318
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72903; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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