- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Ida Burns Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ida Burns Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050459000186
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ida Burns Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #11 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ida Burns Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Burns Elementary School ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ida Burns Elementary School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 050459000186 · Conway, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 16.7:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Ida Burns Elementary School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Ida Burns 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
- Carolyn Lewis 514
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
514 students
- This school 384
Ida Burns Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Ida Burns Elementary School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida Burns Elementary School compares
Ida Burns Elementary 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 78% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Ida Burns 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 Ida Burns Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway High West | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruth Doyle Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ida Burns 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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- 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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ida Burns Elementary School
How many students attend Ida Burns Elementary School?
Ida Burns Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida Burns Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida Burns Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ida Burns Elementary School?
59.6% of students at Ida Burns Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ida Burns Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ida Burns Elementary School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ida Burns Elementary School?
Ida Burns Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Ida Burns Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Burns Elementary School ranks #11 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 Ida Burns 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.