Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ellen Smith Elementary School's student population of 432 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellen Smith Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
32%
20%
White
38%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellen Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Ellen Smith Elementary School is ranked #341 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Ellen Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Ellen Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, Ida Burns Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Ellen Smith Elementary School?
432 students attend Ellen Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ellen Smith Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellen Smith Elementary School?
Ellen Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellen Smith Elementary School offer ?
Ellen Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ellen Smith Elementary School part of?
Ellen Smith Elementary School is part of Conway School District.
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