Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jim Stone Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jim Stone Elementary School serves the west part of Conway, AR, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 1.2 miles, extending up to 1.9 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jim Stone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Jim Stone Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jim Stone Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jim Stone 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
#166 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jim Stone Elementary School's ranking?
Jim Stone Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Jim Stone Elementary School often compared to?
Jim Stone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julia Lee Moore Elementary School, Ida Burns Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Jim Stone Elementary School?
357 students attend Jim Stone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jim Stone Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jim Stone Elementary School?
Jim Stone Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jim Stone Elementary School offer ?
Jim Stone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jim Stone Elementary School part of?
Jim Stone Elementary School is part of Conway School District.
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