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Cavanaugh Elementary School

1025 School St
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cavanaugh Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20% in AR
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cavanaugh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cavanaugh Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cavanaugh Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cavanaugh Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#161 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cavanaugh Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cavanaugh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cavanaugh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cavanaugh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cavanaugh Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cavanaugh Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cavanaugh Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cavanaugh Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cavanaugh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cavanaugh Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Cavanaugh Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cavanaugh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cavanaugh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cavanaugh Elementary School's ranking?
Cavanaugh Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cavanaugh Elementary School often compared to?
Cavanaugh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmer H. Cook Elementary School, Beard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Cavanaugh Elementary School?
298 students attend Cavanaugh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cavanaugh Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cavanaugh Elementary School?
Cavanaugh Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cavanaugh Elementary School offer ?
Cavanaugh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cavanaugh Elementary School part of?
Cavanaugh Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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