Beard Elementary School

About Beard Elementary School

Beard Elementary School is an elementary school located in the heart of the city. It is part of the San Francisco Unified School District and is a diverse and inclusive learning environment for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of race, religion, gender, or socioeconomic background.
Beard Elementary School offers a variety of educational opportunities for students. The school follows the Common Core State Standards and also offers a range of enrichment activities, including music, art, physical education, and foreign language classes. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including a robotics club, chess club, and a student council.
Beard Elementary School is proud to be a part of the San Francisco Unified School District and is committed to providing the best possible education for its students. The school encourages parents and community members to be involved in their children’s education and to become active participants in their children’s learning. Beard Elementary School believes that a strong partnership between the school, parents, and the community is essential for a successful education.

Address:	1600 Cavanaugh Rd Fort Smith, AR 72908
Phone:	(479) 646-0834
Site:	www.fortsmithschools.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	341 students

Overview Beard Elementary School

Beard Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Beard Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Beard Elementary School

Beard Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Beard Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.