- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Jim Stone Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jim Stone Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050459000135
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim Stone Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim Stone Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Stone Elementary School ranks #6 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Jim Stone Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 050459000135 · Conway, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 16.2:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Jim Stone Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Jim Stone 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 357
Jim Stone Elementary School
357 students
What this shows Jim Stone Elementary School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim Stone Elementary School compares
Jim Stone 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 73% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
African American 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Jim Stone 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 Jim Stone Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway High West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruth Doyle Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jim Stone 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jim Stone Elementary School
How many students attend Jim Stone Elementary School?
Jim Stone Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Stone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Stone Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jim Stone Elementary School?
38.2% of students at Jim Stone Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim Stone Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jim Stone Elementary School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Stone Elementary School?
Jim Stone Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Jim Stone Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Stone Elementary School ranks #6 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 Jim Stone 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.