Future School of Fort Smith vs Howard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 725 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Future School of Fort Smith
Fort Smith · Charter high · Grades 9–12
235 students
Howard Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
| Measure | Future School of Fort Smith Fort Smith, Arkansas | Howard Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 276 | #448 of 511 |
| National rank | #13860 of 16,910 | #43966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 235 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 39% |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Future School of Fort Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 21.4).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Future School of Fort Smith does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 100%).
- •Future School of Fort Smith does better on students per teacher (5.6 vs 19.9).
- •Howard Elementary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 235.
- •Future School of Fort Smith is a charter school while Howard Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Future School of Fort Smith better than Howard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Future School of Fort Smith ranks higher (27.5 vs 21.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Future School of Fort Smith and Howard Elementary School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Future School of Fort Smith: 235. Howard Elementary School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Future School of Fort Smith and Howard Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Future School of Fort Smith is 219th of 276 and Howard Elementary School is 448th of 511 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).