- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conway, AR
Conway Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Conway Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050459000182
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conway Junior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #6 of 17
- public schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Conway Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Junior High School ranks #6 of 17 public schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459000182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Conway Junior High School held near 1,572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 100.4 → 98.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 050459000182 · Conway, AR Other · MID · TRAD
1,568 enr · 15.7:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Conway Junior High School held near 1,572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 100.4 → 98.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Conway Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conway High We
Conway High West
2,350 students
- This school
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
- Bob Courtway M 498
Bob Courtway Middle School
498 students
What this shows Conway Junior High School reports 1,568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conway Junior High School compares
Conway Junior High 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,568 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,568
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 68% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
254
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
African American 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Conway Junior High 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 Conway Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway High West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Smaller | 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 Conway Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Conway Junior High School
How many students attend Conway Junior High School?
Conway Junior High School has 1,568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,597 (2022-23) → 1,572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conway Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conway Junior High School is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conway Junior High School?
42.5% of students at Conway Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conway Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Conway Junior High School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conway Junior High School?
Conway Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Conway Junior High School rank among public schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Junior High School ranks #6 of 17 public 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 public schools in Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Conway School District?
Besides Conway Junior High School, Conway School District also operates Conway High West (2,350 students), Carl Stuart Middle School (752 students), and Ruth Doyle Intermediate School (547 students). See the Conway School District district page for the complete list.