Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Trusty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Trusty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#747 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
70%
15%
Black
13%
19%
White
12%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trusty Elementary School's ranking?
Trusty Elementary School is ranked #747 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Trusty Elementary School?
119 students attend Trusty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Trusty Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trusty Elementary School?
Trusty Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trusty Elementary School offer ?
Trusty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Trusty Elementary School part of?
Trusty Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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