- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Doyle Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050459000937
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Doyle Intermediate School ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459000937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 050459000937 · Conway, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 13.3:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Ruth Doyle Intermediate 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
- This school 547
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School
547 students
- Carolyn Lewis 514
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
514 students
- Bob Courtway M 498
Bob Courtway Middle School
498 students
What this shows Ruth Doyle Intermediate School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Doyle Intermediate School compares
Ruth Doyle Intermediate 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 43% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 45% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
African American 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Ruth Doyle Intermediate 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 Ruth Doyle Intermediate 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bob Courtway Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Doyle Intermediate 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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Doyle Intermediate School
How many students attend Ruth Doyle Intermediate School?
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Doyle Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Doyle Intermediate School is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Ruth Doyle Intermediate School?
34.0% of students at Ruth Doyle Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Doyle Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Doyle Intermediate School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Doyle Intermediate School?
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Ruth Doyle Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Doyle Intermediate School ranks #2 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 Ruth Doyle Intermediate 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.