- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Bob Courtway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bob Courtway Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050459000333
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bob Courtway Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bob Courtway Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bob Courtway Middle School ranks #7 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459000333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bob Courtway Middle School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 050459000333 · Conway, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 13.5:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Bob Courtway Middle School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bob Courtway Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conway High We
Conway High West
2,350 students
- Conway Junior
Conway Junior High School
1,568 students
- Carl Stuart Mi 752
Carl Stuart Middle School
752 students
- Ruth Doyle Int 547
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School
547 students
- Carolyn Lewis 514
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
514 students
- This school 498
Bob Courtway Middle School
498 students
What this shows Bob Courtway Middle School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bob Courtway Middle School compares
Bob Courtway Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,689
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 33.5%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Bob Courtway Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conway School District reports $11,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bob Courtway Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway High West | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Doyle Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bob Courtway Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bob Courtway Middle School
How many students attend Bob Courtway Middle School?
Bob Courtway Middle School has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob Courtway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bob Courtway Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bob Courtway Middle School?
56.2% of students at Bob Courtway Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bob Courtway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bob Courtway Middle School is White at 33.5% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bob Courtway Middle School?
Bob Courtway Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bob Courtway Middle School rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Bob Courtway Middle School ranks #7 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Conway School District?
Besides Bob Courtway Middle School, Conway School District also operates Conway High West (2,350 students), Conway Junior High School (1,568 students), and Carl Stuart Middle School (752 students). See the Conway School District district page for the complete list.