- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Marguerite Vann Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Marguerite Vann Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050459001355
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marguerite Vann Elem. School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #10 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marguerite Vann Elem. School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marguerite Vann Elem. School ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459001355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Marguerite Vann Elem. School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 050459001355 · Conway, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 16.3:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Marguerite Vann Elem. School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Marguerite Vann 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 359
Marguerite Vann Elem. School
359 students
What this shows Marguerite Vann Elem. School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marguerite Vann Elem. School compares
Marguerite Vann Elem. 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 74% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.6%
African American 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Marguerite Vann 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 Marguerite Vann Elem. 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 Marguerite Vann 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marguerite Vann Elem. School
How many students attend Marguerite Vann Elem. School?
Marguerite Vann Elem. School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marguerite Vann Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marguerite Vann Elem. School is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marguerite Vann Elem. School?
58.4% of students at Marguerite Vann Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marguerite Vann Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Marguerite Vann Elem. School is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marguerite Vann Elem. School?
Marguerite Vann Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Marguerite Vann Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Marguerite Vann Elem. School ranks #10 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 Marguerite Vann 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.