Ida Burns Elementary School serves 394 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Ida Burns Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ida Burns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ida Burns Elementary School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
394 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ida Burns Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ida Burns Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#401 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
8%
14%

Black
39%
20%

White
43%
60%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ida Burns Elementary School's ranking?
Ida Burns Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Ida Burns Elementary School often compared to?
Ida Burns Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellen Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Ida Burns Elementary School?
394 students attend Ida Burns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ida Burns Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ida Burns Elementary School?
Ida Burns Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ida Burns Elementary School offer ?
Ida Burns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ida Burns Elementary School part of?
Ida Burns Elementary School is part of Conway School District.
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