ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction CONWAY, AR Grades KG–04 City: Small Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR SchoolScore™ C (61.9)
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ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CONWAY, AR 72034
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ C (61.9)
461
Students
27.4
Teachers
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
(501)450-4815
Phone
http://www.conwayschools.org/eses
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ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT district in CONWAY, ARKANSAS, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 461 students enrolled; a 16.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arkansas Elementary School Average
Enrollment
461.0
State avg: 426.0
▲ 8% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.86:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 6% worse
Free Lunch %
63.6%
State avg: 71.2%
▼ 11% better
School Details
School Name
ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
050459000185
State School ID
AR-2301000-2301003
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1601 S. DONAGHEY ST
City
CONWAY
State
Arkansas
ZIP Code
72034
County
Faulkner County
Metro Area
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
0502
State Leg. Upper
05017
State Leg. Lower
05054
Latitude
35.05484
Longitude
-92.45637
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
461
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.4
Teachers FTE
📐
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 293 63.6%
Not Applicable 55 11.9%
District Info
District Name
CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEAID
0504590
State LEA ID
AR-2301000
Phone
(501)450-4800
Website
http://www.conwayschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Conway
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$131,495K
Federal Revenue
$19,141K
State Revenue
$54,312K
Local Revenue
$58,042K
Total Expenditure
$127,273K
Instruction Exp.
$68,459K
Support Services
$44,479K
Other Current Exp.
$6,884K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
CARL STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL
CONWAY · Middle
1.6 mi
2
SALLIE CONE PRESCHOOL
CONWAY · Prekindergarten
1.7 mi
3
MARGUERITE VANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CONWAY · Elementary
1.7 mi
4
CAROLYN LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CONWAY · Elementary
2.1 mi
5
CONWAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CONWAY · Secondary
2.6 mi
6
CONWAY AREA CAREER CENTER
CONWAY · High
2.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
461 students are enrolled at ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 27.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades KG through 04.
Is ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan area.
What school district does ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district.
How much does CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
The CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT district spends approximately $276,080,260 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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