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Howard Elementary School

1301 N 8TH ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72901

Ranked 127 of 191 in Arkansas

Top schools in Fort Smith
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Howard Elementary School

1301 N 8TH ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72901

About Howard Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 17% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
253
Total Students
$52932
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 13.3%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 58.6%
Black 14.4%
Two+ Races 11%
Native Am. 1.1%
White
13.3%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
58.6%
Black
14.4%
Two+ Races
11%
Native Am.
1.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 253
49.8%
126 Female
50.2%
127 Male

Student Population

253 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

371 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Howard Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1301 N 8TH ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72901

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Phone

(479) 783-7382

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Howard Elementary School in Fort Smith, Arkansas, has been getting a lot of praise lately! Cheryl Arbor has been named Classified Employee of the Year, and Misty McGatha Howard has been named Teacher of the Year. This shows how committed the school is to excellence. The school is buzzing with excitement because it has a lot of events and activities that help students learn in a supportive way. Howard Elementary is a great place for kids to grow and do well because it focuses on both academics and getting involved in the community.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any programs at Howard Elementary School that start before or after school?

Ans. Yes, students who qualify can get district-approved care before and after school.

Q2. Do students who go to Howard Elementary get rides?

Ans. Bus transportation is offered based on Fort Smith Public Schools attendance zones.

Q3. Does the school offer services for students with special needs?

Ans. Yes, Howard Elementary offers special education services and individualized education plans when they are needed.

Q4. Does the school help students who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, English learner programs are available to help students develop language and academic skills.

Q5. How can parents and guardians stay informed about school activities?

Ans. Families get news through newsletters, meetings with teachers, and digital tools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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