Theodore Jones Elementary School

Summary:

Theodore Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Conway, Arkansas, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 486 students. The school is part of the Conway School District, which is ranked 42 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Theodore Jones Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with a ranking between 228 and 335 out of 480-496 schools over the past 9 years, the school's performance on standardized tests, such as ATLAS and ACT Aspire, is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.09% to 70.35% over the past 3 school years, which is significantly higher than the free and reduced lunch rates at many of the nearby schools, such as Carolyn Lewis Elementary (50.55%), Woodrow Cummins Elementary (40.43%), and Greenbrier Springhill Elementary (40.04%).

While Theodore Jones Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.1 to 18.1 over the past 3 school years, the nearby schools, such as Carolyn Lewis Elementary, Woodrow Cummins Elementary, and Julia Lee Moore Elementary, generally outperform Theodore Jones Elementary School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. This suggests that the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch may be a significant factor in the school's lower academic performance, and addressing the unique needs of the student population could be a key focus for improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1800 Freyaldenhoven Ln
       Conway, AR  72032


(501) 450-6645

District: Conway School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
245th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,663 Help


Students who attend Theodore Jones Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ray/Phyllis Simon Middle School
High:    Conway High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  486

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.9%
African American:
36.0%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Theodore Jones Elementary School ranks better than 50.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Conway School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (39.9%), African American (36%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Theodore Jones Elementary School is 18.1. 6 elementary schools in the Conway School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Theodore Jones Elementary School is $11,663, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Conway School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Theodore Jones Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Conway School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Conway School District 42nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Theodore Jones Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.06 248th 411 39.7%
2006 47.83 254th 402 36.8%
2007 30.41 348th 440 20.9%
2008 38.90 315th 439 28.2%
2009 39.50 310th 445 30.3%
2010 54.99 244th 457 46.6%
2011 67.51 160th 471 66.0%
2012 72.42 113th 468 75.9%
2013 68.61 139th 476 70.8%
2014 75.26 90th 471 80.9%
2015 33.75 326th 466 30.0%
2016 46.79 288th 494 41.7%
2017 53.44 228th 485 53.0%
2018 37.95 332nd 480 30.8%
2019 37.22 335th 488 31.4%
2021 41.72 315th 496 36.5%
2022 44.45 299th 487 38.6%
2023 51.64 260th 492 47.2%
2024 52.14 245th 497 50.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Theodore Jones Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 286 104 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 286 104 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 264 120 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1998 242 136 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1999 234 132 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 231 123 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 291 150 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2002 290 181 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 290 181 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 261 158 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 308 163 3 24 4 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 313 176 5 20 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2007 249 161 4 21 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2008 248 186 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2009 252 183 2 23 4 n/a n/a 0 464
2010 258 199 4 40 2 0 0 0 503
2011 226 200 5 39 1 0 2 0 473
2012 243 191 5 45 3 0 7 0 494
2013 205 131 3 50 4 1 8 0 402
2014 188 146 2 58 0 0 6 0 400
2015 227 148 3 74 0 0 12 0 464
2016 231 163 4 74 0 1 8 0 481
2017 220 146 3 77 0 0 3 0 449
2018 204 150 8 78 0 0 10 0 450
2019 210 141 12 72 0 0 9 0 444
2020 210 163 13 54 1 0 20 0 461
2021 203 138 15 44 1 0 24 0 425
2022 191 160 15 42 1 0 38 0 447
2023 194 175 12 54 1 0 50 0 486

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 Theodore Jones Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 395 27.1 14.6 41.3
1996 395 27.1 14.6 41.3
1997 390 29.1 13.4 47.2
1998 384 29.1 13.2 54.2
1999 375 23.0 16.3 64.5
2000 364 29.0 12.6 59.6
2001 451 31.0 14.5 52.1
2002 484 29.0 16.7 61.2
2003 484 29.0 16.7 61.2
2004 443 28.0 15.8 58
2005 502 34.0 14.8 54
2006 516 33.0 15.6 49.2
2007 437 31.0 14.1 61.8
2008 455 29.0 15.7 65.3
2009 464 30.0 15.5 60.8
2010 503 30.7 15.7 68.2
2011 473 31.3 15.0 69.6
2012 494 29.6 16.6 72.7
2013 402 26.6 15.0 74.9
2014 400 24.0 16.6 77.8
2015 464 30.0 15.4 74.4
2016 481 31.0 15.5 73.2
2017 449 28.5 15.7 25.2
2018 450 30.1 14.9 30
2019 444 25.0 17.7 71.8
2020 461 27.2 16.9 68.3
2021 425 26.2 16.1 70.4
2022 447 24.8 17.9 63.1
2023 486 26.8 18.1 68.3

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 Theodore Jones Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 395 27.1 14.6 41.3
1996 395 27.1 14.6 41.3
1997 390 29.1 13.4 47.2
1998 384 29.1 13.2 54.2
1999 375 23.0 16.3 64.5
2000 364 29.0 12.6 59.6
2001 451 31.0 14.5 52.1
2002 484 29.0 16.7 61.2
2003 484 29.0 16.7 61.2
2004 443 28.0 15.8 58
2005 502 34.0 14.8 54
2006 516 33.0 15.6 49.2
2007 437 31.0 14.1 61.8
2008 455 29.0 15.7 65.3
2009 464 30.0 15.5 60.8
2010 503 30.7 15.7 68.2
2011 473 31.3 15.0 69.6
2012 494 29.6 16.6 72.7
2013 402 26.6 15.0 74.9
2014 400 24.0 16.6 77.8
2015 464 30.0 15.4 74.4
2016 481 31.0 15.5 73.2
2017 449 28.5 15.7 25.2
2018 450 30.1 14.9 30
2019 444 25.0 17.7 71.8
2020 461 27.2 16.9 68.3
2021 425 26.2 16.1 70.4
2022 447 24.8 17.9 63.1
2023 486 26.8 18.1 68.3

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 Theodore Jones Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,421 (20.8%) $9,242 (79.2%) $11,663

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Theodore Jones Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 335th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 260th of 492 Elementary schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Theodore Jones Elementary School)68.660.5
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English (Conway School District)78.871.3
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Theodore Jones Elementary School)61.749.5
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Conway School District)70.765.6
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Theodore Jones Elementary School)25.531.9
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Conway School District)43.544.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Theodore Jones Elementary School)32.325.3
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Conway School District)45.142.1
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Theodore Jones Elementary School)67.270.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade English (Conway School District)74.169.6
 4.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Theodore Jones Elementary School)49.244.2
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Conway School District)61.555
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Theodore Jones Elementary School)28.339.6
 11.3%
   4th Grade Science (Conway School District)46.145.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Theodore Jones Elementary School)40.347.7
 7.4%
   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 Students444486
 9.5%
African American141175
 24.1%
American Indian01
Asian1212
Hispanic7254
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White210194
 7.6%
Two or More Races950
 455.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.8%68.3%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Theodore Jones Elementary School

Theodore Jones Elementary School ranks 245th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Theodore Jones Elementary School are 40% White, 36% African American, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Theodore Jones Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ray/Phyllis Simon Middle School
High : Conway High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 486 students attended Theodore Jones Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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