Serving 510 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 71% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
28%
19%
White
49%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carolyn Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 997 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
510 students attend Carolyn Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Carolyn Lewis Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
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
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Event
Date
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
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