- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Carl Stuart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carl Stuart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050459000183
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Stuart Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Stuart Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Stuart Middle School ranks #4 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Carl Stuart Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 050459000183 · Conway, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 16:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Carl Stuart Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Carl Stuart 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
- This school 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
- Bob Courtway M 498
Bob Courtway Middle School
498 students
What this shows Carl Stuart Middle School reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Stuart Middle School compares
Carl Stuart 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 71% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
African American 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Carl Stuart 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 Carl Stuart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway High West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruth Doyle Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bob Courtway Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Stuart 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
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Stuart Middle School
How many students attend Carl Stuart Middle School?
Carl Stuart Middle School has 752 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Stuart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Stuart Middle School is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carl Stuart Middle School?
41.6% of students at Carl Stuart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Stuart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carl Stuart Middle School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Stuart Middle School?
Carl Stuart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Carl Stuart Middle School rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Stuart Middle School ranks #4 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 Carl Stuart Middle School, Conway School District also operates Conway High West (2,350 students), Conway Junior High School (1,568 students), and Ruth Doyle Intermediate School (547 students). See the Conway School District district page for the complete list.