- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050459001486
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459001486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 050459001486 · Conway, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 18:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch 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 450
Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch
450 students
What this shows Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch compares
Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 53% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
African American 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch 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 Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway High West | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Doyle Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch'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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch
How many students attend Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch?
Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch is 18:1, which is 32% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch?
28.0% of students at Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch?
Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch ranks #9 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 Woodrow Cummins Elementary Sch, 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.