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Jim Stone Elementary School

4255 College Ave
Conway, AR 72034

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Jim Stone Elementary School serves 388 students in grades Kindergarten-4.

Jim Stone Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
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:

School Overview

Jim Stone Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4

Total Students

388 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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School Rankings

Jim Stone Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Jim Stone Elementary School is 0.63, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#223 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

37%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

15%

14%

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Black

25%

20%

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White

54%

60%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

0.59

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

58%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Conway School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Jim Stone Elementary School often compared to?

Jim Stone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julia Lee Moore 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Jim Stone Elementary School?

388 students attend Jim Stone Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Jim Stone Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jim Stone Elementary School?

Jim Stone Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Jim Stone Elementary School offer ?

Jim Stone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Jim Stone Elementary School part of?

Jim Stone Elementary School is part of Conway School District.

School Calendar

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Date

JSE: Spring Break

March 20, 2023 (Monday)

JSE: Last Day of School

June 01, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education