- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 050459001550 · Conway, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 18.4:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Carolyn Lewis Elementary 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
- This school 514
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
514 students
- Bob Courtway M 498
Bob Courtway Middle School
498 students
What this shows Carolyn Lewis Elementary School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carolyn Lewis Elementary School compares
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,689
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 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.
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
District finance for Conway School District reports $11,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~514 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), down 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.