Ellen Smith Elementary School

Public K-4

 1601 S Donaghey Ave
       Conway, AR  72034


(501) 450-4815

District: Conway School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,319 Help


Students who attend Ellen Smith Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bob Courtway Middle School
High:    Conway High West

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.6%
African American:
31.2%
Hispanic:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Compare Details Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Conway School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ellen Smith Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.6%), African American (31.2%), Hispanic (18.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellen Smith Elementary School is 17.5. 5 elementary schools in the Conway School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellen Smith Elementary School is $9,319. 5 elementary schools in the Conway School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ellen Smith Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Conway School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Conway School District 51st of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ellen Smith Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.63 58th 411 85.9%
2006 88.68 19th 402 95.3%
2007 82.27 49th 440 88.9%
2008 84.21 37th 439 91.6%
2009 90.97 9th 445 98.0%
2010 87.62 17th 457 96.3%
2011 89.20 9th 471 98.1%
2012 88.60 7th 468 98.5%
2013 84.67 27th 476 94.3%
2014 86.44 26th 471 94.5%
2015 83.07 53rd 466 88.6%
2016 69.14 121st 494 75.5%
2017 50.32 249th 485 48.7%
2018 73.16 113th 480 76.5%
2019 57.77 224th 488 54.1%
2021 54.26 248th 496 50.0%
2022 60.85 195th 487 60.0%
2023 75.41 114th 492 76.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ellen Smith Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 313 66 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1989 317 73 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 395
1990 339 73 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1991 351 70 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1992 355 67 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 333 74 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1994 316 83 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1995 192 29 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1996 192 29 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1997 180 36 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1998 171 39 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 221
1999 182 50 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2000 176 62 2 22 2 n/a n/a 0 264
2001 294 68 1 33 1 n/a n/a 0 397
2002 323 104 4 45 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 323 104 4 45 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 349 103 4 47 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 324 106 5 48 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2006 324 90 6 53 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2007 350 88 11 60 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2008 344 103 10 56 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2009 340 69 10 41 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 342 50 13 55 1 0 0 0 461
2011 367 79 20 50 1 1 1 0 519
2012 392 84 22 38 1 1 7 0 545
2013 294 108 16 73 0 0 7 0 498
2014 312 101 19 76 0 0 12 0 520
2015 253 101 14 69 0 0 5 0 442
2016 239 103 9 74 0 0 6 0 431
2017 229 109 8 74 0 1 14 0 435
2018 224 114 9 69 1 1 23 0 441
2019 194 115 11 53 0 1 22 0 396
2020 195 128 9 74 0 1 29 0 436
2021 187 132 8 71 0 0 31 0 429
2022 165 138 11 79 1 0 38 0 432
2023 170 134 9 80 1 0 35 0 429

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ellen Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 384 18.9 20.3 n/a
1989 395 22.0 17.9 n/a
1990 417 23.0 18.1 21.8
1991 427 24.4 17.5 20.6
1992 427 25.1 17.0 24.8
1993 411 26.0 15.8 30.7
1994 404 25.1 16.1 33.7
1995 224 18.3 12.2 39.3
1996 224 18.3 12.2 39.3
1997 223 18.7 11.9 48
1998 221 18.7 11.8 48.4
1999 253 14.1 17.9 60.1
2000 264 20.0 13.2 57.2
2001 397 25.0 15.9 28.7
2002 478 29.0 16.5 36.6
2003 478 29.0 16.5 36.6
2004 503 28.0 18.0 35
2005 483 30.0 16.1 38.1
2006 474 32.0 14.8 36.3
2007 509 31.0 16.4 33.6
2008 514 30.0 17.1 33.7
2009 461 27.0 17.1 23.2
2010 461 25.9 17.0 23
2011 519 28.4 18.2 28.1
2012 545 29.3 18.5 26.2
2013 498 29.4 16.8 43.4
2014 520 29.6 17.5 43.7
2015 442 27.0 16.3 50
2016 431 28.0 15.3 53.4
2017 435 28.1 15.4 22.8
2018 441 27.4 16.0 21.5
2019 396 21.0 18.8 54
2020 436 24.9 17.4 55
2021 429 26.1 16.4 62
2022 432 24.6 17.5 54.4
2023 429 24.4 17.5 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ellen Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 384 18.9 20.3 n/a
1989 395 22.0 17.9 n/a
1990 417 23.0 18.1 21.8
1991 427 24.4 17.5 20.6
1992 427 25.1 17.0 24.8
1993 411 26.0 15.8 30.7
1994 404 25.1 16.1 33.7
1995 224 18.3 12.2 39.3
1996 224 18.3 12.2 39.3
1997 223 18.7 11.9 48
1998 221 18.7 11.8 48.4
1999 253 14.1 17.9 60.1
2000 264 20.0 13.2 57.2
2001 397 25.0 15.9 28.7
2002 478 29.0 16.5 36.6
2003 478 29.0 16.5 36.6
2004 503 28.0 18.0 35
2005 483 30.0 16.1 38.1
2006 474 32.0 14.8 36.3
2007 509 31.0 16.4 33.6
2008 514 30.0 17.1 33.7
2009 461 27.0 17.1 23.2
2010 461 25.9 17.0 23
2011 519 28.4 18.2 28.1
2012 545 29.3 18.5 26.2
2013 498 29.4 16.8 43.4
2014 520 29.6 17.5 43.7
2015 442 27.0 16.3 50
2016 431 28.0 15.3 53.4
2017 435 28.1 15.4 22.8
2018 441 27.4 16.0 21.5
2019 396 21.0 18.8 54
2020 436 24.9 17.4 55
2021 429 26.1 16.4 62
2022 432 24.6 17.5 54.4
2023 429 24.4 17.5 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ellen Smith Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,260 (13.5%) $8,059 (86.5%) $9,319

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellen Smith Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 224th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 114th of 492 Elementary schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Ellen Smith Elementary School)77.179.7
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English (Conway School District)78.871.3
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Ellen Smith Elementary School)6672.6
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Conway School District)70.765.6
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Ellen Smith Elementary School)36.441.6
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Conway School District)43.544.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Ellen Smith Elementary School)36.540.5
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Conway School District)45.142.1
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Ellen Smith Elementary School)72.673.2
 0.6%
   4th Grade English (Conway School District)74.169.6
 4.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Ellen Smith Elementary School)54.748.7
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Conway School District)61.555
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Ellen Smith Elementary School)44.145.1
 1%
   4th Grade Science (Conway School District)46.145.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Ellen Smith Elementary School)53.654.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Conway School District)56.551.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students396429
 8.3%
African American115134
 16.5%
American Indian01
Asian119
 18.2%
Hispanic5380
 50.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White194170
 12.4%
Two or More Races2235
 59.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54%62%
 8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellen Smith Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended Ellen Smith Elementary School.

Students at Ellen Smith Elementary School are 40% White, 31% African American, 19% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks 115th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ellen Smith Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bob Courtway Middle School
High : Conway High West


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