Sallie Cone Elementary School in Conway, AR serves 475 students from pre–kindergarten to 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which has remained stable since at least 2016.
Math proficiency in 2023 is 60%, higher than the state average of 39% but below the district average of 47%, with scores showing some fluctuation but generally above the state level over recent years.
Reading proficiency declined from 55% in 2018 to 40% in 2022 and is lower than both the state average of 40% and the district average of 49%.
Science proficiency in 2022 is 35%, slightly below the state average of 36% and below the district average of 42%, with a gradual increase from 25% in 2021.
Enrollment and student demographics have remained steady at 475 students with a majority (73%) eligible for free lunch and 11% eligible for reduced price lunch, indicating stable socioeconomic composition over recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
19%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
57%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Showing 2004–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Sallie Cone Elementary School?
475 students attend Sallie Cone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sallie Cone Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sallie Cone Elementary School?
Sallie Cone Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sallie Cone Elementary School offer ?
Sallie Cone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Sallie Cone Elementary School part of?
Sallie Cone Elementary School is part of Conway School District.
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