- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conway, AR
Sallie Cone Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Sallie Cone Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050459001548
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sallie Cone Preschool 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 17
- public schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sallie Cone Preschool has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sallie Cone Preschool ranks #1 of 17 public schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459001548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Sallie Cone Preschool held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 050459001548 · Conway, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 14.6:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Sallie Cone Preschool held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Sallie Cone Preschool 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 277
Sallie Cone Preschool
277 students
What this shows Sallie Cone Preschool reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sallie Cone Preschool compares
Sallie Cone Preschool 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 57% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
African American 58.1%
White 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Sallie Cone Preschool is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Conway School District reports $11,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sallie Cone Preschool 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 | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sallie Cone Preschool'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 other 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sallie Cone Preschool
How many students attend Sallie Cone Preschool?
Sallie Cone Preschool has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sallie Cone Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Sallie Cone Preschool is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sallie Cone Preschool?
98.8% of students at Sallie Cone Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sallie Cone Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Sallie Cone Preschool is African American at 58.1% 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 Sallie Cone Preschool?
Sallie Cone Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sallie Cone Preschool rank among public schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Sallie Cone Preschool ranks #1 of 17 public 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 public schools in Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Conway School District?
Besides Sallie Cone Preschool, 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.