Enrollment
1,568
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conway Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conway Junior High School
Conway Junior High School is a large combined-grade school in Conway, Arkansas, enrolling 1,568 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,568 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.9% 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.
Discipline events run high: 395 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,568 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Conway School District also operates Conway High West (2,350 students) and Carl Stuart Middle School (752 students) alongside Conway Junior High 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 Conway Junior High School compares
Conway Junior High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,673
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conway School District, which includes Conway Junior High 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 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
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~1,568 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Conway Junior High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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