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#1011 of 1,036 schools in AR
Ellen Smith Elementary School
Elementary School · Conway School District · Conway, AR
A Conway School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1601 S DONAGHEY AVE, Conway, AR 72034
- Math 24% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ellen Smith Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ellen Smith Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,575/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Conway), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,675
Median home value
$250,000
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Marguerite Vann Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary SchooEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 419 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Conway School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $11,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellen Smith Elementary School is listed in CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellen Smith Elementary School
Ellen Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Conway, AR, part of Conway School District, serving approximately 454 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,011 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellen Smith Elementary School
What grades does Ellen Smith Elementary School serve?
Ellen Smith Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ellen Smith Elementary School?
Ellen Smith Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen Smith Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellen Smith Elementary School rank in AR?
Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks #1,011 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Ellen Smith Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellen Smith Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ellen Smith Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellen Smith Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ellen Smith Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ellen Smith Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellen Smith Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ellen Smith Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellen Smith Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Ellen Smith Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Faulkner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (501) 450-4815
- Area population (ZIP 72034)
- 49,420
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72034; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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