Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Carolyn Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Carolyn Lewis Elementary School serves the southwest part of Conway, AR, covering an area of approximately 29.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3 miles to the school from the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 989 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
32%
19%
White
45%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carolyn Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Carolyn Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
Carolyn Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellen Smith Elementary School, Woodrow Cummins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Carolyn Lewis Elementary School?
514 students attend Carolyn Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Carolyn Lewis Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carolyn Lewis Elementary School?
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carolyn Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carolyn Lewis Elementary School part of?
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is part of Conway School District.
School Calendar
View the Carolyn Lewis Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break (Students & Staff Dismissed)
October 22, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (Students & Staff Dismissed)
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Start of 3rd 9 Weeks (Student Return to School)
January 05, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Students & Staff Dismissed)
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School (End of 4th 9 Weeks)
May 21, 2027 (Friday)
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