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Carnall Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 265 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 29, 2012

My Grandson attends Carnall Elementary School he is in Ms. Young's Kindergarten Class. Ms. Young is an amazing teacher and we couldn't ask for a more lovable, sweet and amazing teacher. We attended a class field trip and out of the three classes Ms. Youngs class was very well behaved and she made sure each child was enjoying themselves as well as the parents. The kids adore Ms. Young and that makes me very comfortable with her being our grandson's teacher. Our Principal Ms. Willey is amazing as well. From the first day we met her we just fell in Love with her. We met her a few weeks before school started and only visited with her for a short time. Come the first day of School when she seen us come in the building she called us all by our name and our grandson said she remembered my name. That made his first day very comfortable. We felt very safe and had little concerns about leaving him in Ms. Wiley's and Ms. Young's care. Since then most all of the teachers know his name and look out for him and all the students as if they were there own kids. We feel like one hugh family at Carnall and look forward to 6 more wonderful years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

The whole school works as a team and you could not ask for a better staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2008

Carnall is a very amazing school and the teachers & staff are truly awesome.
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Posted September 24, 2008

Carnall is an amazing place! The teachers and staff truly do care about each child and their family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2007

This is a very very outstanding school, perfect for the little ones, and parents as well. Teachers are really great and the pricipal is one of the best. I don't have to worry about anything the teachers and staff know exactly what they are doing which makes me even more confident. Students and teachers and parents are more like friends. And they care sooo so much. I love them all, and would do anything for the students and staff at that school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2005

I Love the school involvement in the community, and the community involvement in the school itself. The teachers are very caring toward each student regardless of the grade level, or the teacher involvement with the child. My daughter is only in kindergarten and she knows each teacher, and the teachers know her. By the end of the year she learned how to read second step books, knows all of her letters and she can even do simple math all on her own. I am very proud of her and of the staff that was involved in her development. There are many volunteers at Carnall, most of parents.
—Submitted by Rachel, a parent


Posted June 1, 2005

One of Carnall's best assests is it's size! It is a small school with a low student/teacher ratio. Every teacher, cafeteria worker and the janitor knows each and every student. The teachers are loving and caring. Mrs. Wiley is a great principal. She is a strong promoter of reading, writing and math skills. She keeps the students excited about learning. The school provides tutoring programs for testing, extracuriclar or 'social' events, as well as an after school program. My daughter has been at Carnall for 4 years and is a straight A student as well as a participant in the G.A.T.E. program. We have wonderful Partners in Education with AOG and Walmart. My daughter started her public education at another larger elementary in Kindergarten. It was a terrible experience. Since moving to Carnall her education, as well as self-esteem has soared! Thank you Mrs. Wiley and Teachers!
—Submitted by C Belt, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 82% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
18%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 75% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 67%
Hispanic 23% 9%
Black 8% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2524 South Tulsa St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 646-3612

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