Enrollment
547
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruth Doyle Intermediate School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruth Doyle Intermediate School
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Conway, Arkansas, enrolling 547 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 547 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Conway School District also operates Conway High West (2,350 students) and Conway Junior High School (1,568 students) alongside Ruth Doyle Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ruth Doyle Intermediate School compares
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conway School District, which includes Ruth Doyle Intermediate School.
$11,673
Per student
-5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 40.3%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ruth Doyle Intermediate School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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