- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Julia Lee Moore Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Julia Lee Moore Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050459001183
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julia Lee Moore Elem. School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #5 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Julia Lee Moore Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julia Lee Moore Elem. School ranks #5 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459001183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Julia Lee Moore Elem. School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 050459001183 · Conway, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.7:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Julia Lee Moore Elem. School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Julia Lee Moore Elem. 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 328
Julia Lee Moore Elem. School
328 students
What this shows Julia Lee Moore Elem. School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julia Lee Moore Elem. School compares
Julia Lee Moore Elem. 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 48% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
African American 21.0%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Julia Lee Moore Elem. 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 Julia Lee Moore Elem. 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Doyle Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julia Lee Moore Elem. 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julia Lee Moore Elem. School
How many students attend Julia Lee Moore Elem. School?
Julia Lee Moore Elem. School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia Lee Moore Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia Lee Moore Elem. School is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julia Lee Moore Elem. School?
30.2% of students at Julia Lee Moore Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julia Lee Moore Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Julia Lee Moore Elem. School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julia Lee Moore Elem. School?
Julia Lee Moore Elem. 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 Julia Lee Moore Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Julia Lee Moore Elem. School ranks #5 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 Julia Lee Moore Elem. 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.