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#471 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 45% in state
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School
Elementary School · Springdale School District · Springdale, AR
A Springdale School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3600 FALCON, Springdale, AR 72762
- Math 43% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thurman G. Smith Elem. School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thurman G. Smith Elem. 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,414/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springdale), 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
$80,678
Median home value
$278,600
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Elmdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Westwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Bernice Young ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 464 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Springdale School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #11 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School is listed in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thurman G. Smith Elem. School
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School is a public elementary school in Springdale, AR, part of Springdale School District, serving approximately 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #471 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thurman G. Smith Elem. School
What grades does Thurman G. Smith Elem. School serve?
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thurman G. Smith Elem. School?
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurman G. Smith Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurman G. Smith Elem. School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thurman G. Smith Elem. School rank in AR?
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School ranks #471 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Thurman G. Smith Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thurman G. Smith Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thurman G. Smith Elem. School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thurman G. Smith Elem. School a charter school?
No, Thurman G. Smith Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thurman G. Smith Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Thurman G. Smith Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thurman G. Smith Elem. School?
79.7% of students at Thurman G. Smith Elem. School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (479) 750-8846
- Area population (ZIP 72762)
- 47,402
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 72762; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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