- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050459001198
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459001198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 050459001198 · Conway, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 11.8:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate 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 459
Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate
459 students
What this shows Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate compares
Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 33% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate 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 Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway High West | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Doyle Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate'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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate
How many students attend Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate?
Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate?
50.6% of students at Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate?
Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate ranks #1 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 Ray/Phyllis Simon Intermediate, 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.