ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1601 S DONAGHEY AVE
CONWAY, AR 72034

www.conwayschools.org

429 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ellen Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Conway, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Conway Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success through structured classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader Conway school community, Ellen Smith Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school prioritizes a culture of inclusivity and engagement, striving to ensure that every student has access to the resources necessary to reach their full potential. Prospective families can find detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting their official website at http://www.conwayschools.org.

429

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	80
Black	134
Asian	9
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
170 (39.6 %)
Black
134 (31.2 %)
Hispanic
80 (18.6 %)
Two or More
35 (8.2 %)
Asian
9 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)450-4815
Website:	http://www.conwayschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	201	46.9%
Male	228	53.1%

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