First UMC Weekday School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Fort Smith, AR
310 N 15th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only preschool in Fort Smith
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
- Serving families in Fort Smith since at least 2011
In Fort Smith, Arkansas, First UMC Weekday School is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 13 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 63% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 200 days a year. Arkansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 13
- Teachers
- 2.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Methodist
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 200 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 51% of preschool programs nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 61% of preschool programs nationwide.
- Compared with 2,421 preschool programs nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Arkansas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First UMC Weekday School whether it takes part.
- Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about First UMC Weekday School
What grades does First UMC Weekday School serve?
First UMC Weekday School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend First UMC Weekday School?
About 13 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at First UMC Weekday School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arkansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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