Enrollment
514
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carolyn Lewis Elementary 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 050459001550
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools. 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
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn Lewis Elementary School ranks #7 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459001550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carolyn Lewis Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Conway, Arkansas, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Arkansas schools and 35% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 514 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Conway School District also operates Conway High West (2,350 students) and Conway Junior High School (1,568 students) alongside Carolyn Lewis Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carolyn Lewis Elementary School compares
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 88% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
African American 32.5%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conway School District, which includes Carolyn Lewis Elementary School.
$11,673
Per student
-5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 40.3%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carolyn Lewis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway High West | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Doyle Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bob Courtway Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carolyn Lewis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~514 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
How many students attend Carolyn Lewis Elementary School?
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School?
39.1% of students at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carolyn Lewis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carolyn Lewis Elementary School?
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carolyn Lewis Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn Lewis Elementary 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.
Is Carolyn Lewis Elementary School a good school?
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Conway School District?
Besides Carolyn Lewis Elementary 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.
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