Cavanaugh Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fort Smith, Arkansas 72908 · Fort Smith School District
#160 of 511 elementary schools in Arkansas
#22760 of 50,301 nationally
About Cavanaugh Elementary School
Cavanaugh Elementary School is a public elementary located in Fort Smith, in the Fort Smith School District school district of Arkansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 303 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 160th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Arkansas. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 303.
There are 26 schools in Fort Smith; Cavanaugh Elementary School ranks 9th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cavanaugh Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cavanaugh Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Beard Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students · 675 m away
Carnall Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students · 3.0 km away
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students · 3.2 km away
Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith
Fort Smith · Charter high · Grades 7–12
101 students · 3.5 km away
Raymond F. Orr Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students · 4.1 km away
Singleton ES
Arkoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
168 students · 4.3 km away
Ramsey Middle School
Fort Smith · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students · 4.7 km away
Fairview Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students · 4.8 km away
Arkoma MS
Arkoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
68 students · 4.9 km away
Arkoma HS
Arkoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
110 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arkansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Cato Elementary School
Sherwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Landmark Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Riverside West Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
300 students
Mountain Home Kindergarten
Mountain Home · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
300 students
Blytheville Elementary School
Blytheville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
307 students
Howard Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cavanaugh Elementary School a good school?
Cavanaugh Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 53.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #160 of 511 in Arkansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cavanaugh Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Cavanaugh Elementary School ranks #160 of 511 elementary schools in Arkansas and #22760 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cavanaugh Elementary School?
Cavanaugh Elementary School had 303 students in 2025.
Is Cavanaugh Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cavanaugh Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cavanaugh Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cavanaugh Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.