- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Theodore Jones Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Theodore Jones Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050459000081
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore Jones Elem. School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #14 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore Jones Elem. School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Jones Elem. School ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Theodore Jones Elem. School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 050459000081 · Conway, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 18.9:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Theodore Jones Elem. School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Theodore Jones 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 491
Theodore Jones Elem. School
491 students
What this shows Theodore Jones Elem. School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theodore Jones Elem. School compares
Theodore Jones 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 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
African American 41.5%
White 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Theodore Jones 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 Theodore Jones 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Doyle Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore Jones 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theodore Jones Elem. School
How many students attend Theodore Jones Elem. School?
Theodore Jones Elem. School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Jones Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Jones Elem. School is 18.9:1, which is 39% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore Jones Elem. School?
55.1% of students at Theodore Jones Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore Jones Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Theodore Jones Elem. School is African American at 41.5% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Jones Elem. School?
Theodore Jones Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Theodore Jones Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Jones Elem. School ranks #14 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 Theodore Jones 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.