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Ellen Smith Elementary School vs. Carolyn Lewis Elementary School

Should you attend Ellen Smith Elementary School or Carolyn Lewis Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ellen Smith Elementary School
1601 S Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72034
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
1805 Old Military Rd
Conway, AR 72034
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Carolyn Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Ellen Smith Elementary School in Conway, AR, serves 454 students in grades K–4 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the district average ratios of 16:1 to 18:1 at comparable local elementary schools.
Math proficiency is 60–64%, significantly higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Conway School District average of 47%, maintaining a position in the top 20% statewide.
Reading proficiency is 40–44%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 49%, with scores showing a decline from 55–59% in 2018 to 40–44% in 2022.
Science proficiency stands at 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 36% but below the district average of 42%, showing improvement from 25–29% in 2021.
Enrollment declined slightly from 545 students in 2012 to 454 students currently, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from around 18% in 2012 to over 53% in 2023, indicating a significant rise in socioeconomic need.
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 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 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
454 students
510 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ellen Smith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ellen Smith Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ellen Smith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ellen Smith Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Conway School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Conway School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#196 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#36 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ellen Smith Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in AR)
72%
(Top 5% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellen Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Conway School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Conway School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellen Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Conway School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Conway School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellen Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Conway School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Conway School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ellen Smith Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carolyn Lewis Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
84
113
Grade 1 Students
95
98
Grade 2 Students
101
101
Grade 3 Students
91
90
Grade 4 Students
83
108

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ellen Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Conway School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Conway School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ellen Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Conway School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Conway School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
28%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ellen Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Conway School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Conway School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ellen Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Conway School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Conway School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ellen Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Conway School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Conway School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ellen Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Conway School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Conway School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ellen Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Conway School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Conway School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ellen Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Conway School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Conway School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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