Carolyn Lewis Elementary School

Summary:

Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Conway, Arkansas, serving 548 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Conway School District, which is ranked 42 out of 252 districts in the state and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Carolyn Lewis Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had the highest proficiency rates in ACT Aspire English, Math, and Reading among nearby schools. Additionally, Carolyn Lewis Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.7 to 19.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. The school also has a moderate percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.41% to 50.55% over the same period.

Compared to the nearby schools within the Conway School District, such as Theodore Jones Elementary, Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary, and Ida Burns Elementary, Carolyn Lewis Elementary stands out with its higher academic performance, lower student-teacher ratio, and moderate free and reduced lunch rates. These factors suggest that Carolyn Lewis Elementary may be effectively serving its student population and providing a quality educational experience.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1805 Old Military Rd
       Conway, AR  72034


(501) 450-4835

District: Conway School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,718 Help


Students who attend Carolyn Lewis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carl Stuart Middle School
High:    Conway High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
African American:
27.9%
Hispanic:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carolyn Lewis Elementary School ranks better than 84.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 3rd 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 80.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Carolyn Lewis Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Conway School District. Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), African American (27.9%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is 19.1, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Conway School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School is $8,718. 7 elementary schools in the Conway School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Carolyn Lewis 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 Carolyn Lewis Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 81.94 61st 466 86.9%
2016 81.91 52nd 494 89.5%
2017 85.21 38th 485 92.2%
2018 75.82 99th 480 79.4%
2019 82.71 60th 488 87.7%
2021 85.91 45th 496 90.9%
2022 87.31 37th 487 92.4%
2023 87.19 43rd 492 91.3%
2024 80.25 78th 497 84.3%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, July 15, 2017

Open Quote Both of my children went to Carolyn Lewis. CLE has a wonderful, caring staff and excellent teachers! They offer several opportunities for students to be involved in areas of interest, such as running club, choir, book club, chess club, science club and they even have a school garden! My family was blessed to be a part of this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carolyn Lewis Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 269 139 3 29 2 0 15 0 457
2014 267 136 3 30 2 0 14 0 452
2015 317 130 4 33 3 0 22 0 509
2016 325 146 5 32 3 0 21 0 532
2017 303 174 6 30 2 0 24 0 539
2018 308 184 3 36 1 0 31 0 563
2019 298 158 5 44 1 1 38 0 545
2020 292 174 6 56 0 0 42 0 570
2021 260 143 6 54 0 0 44 0 507
2022 290 153 6 53 0 0 38 0 540
2023 288 153 3 56 0 0 48 0 548

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 Carolyn Lewis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 457 26.6 17.1 55.6
2014 452 27.9 16.1 57.3
2015 509 30.0 16.9 57
2016 532 31.0 17.1 51.1
2017 539 29.8 18.0 24.5
2018 563 32.5 17.2 24.2
2019 545 28.3 19.2 53.4
2020 570 30.7 18.5 49.6
2021 507 30.2 16.7 49.5
2022 540 28.2 19.1 42.4
2023 548 28.6 19.1 50.5

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 Carolyn Lewis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 457 26.6 17.1 55.6
2014 452 27.9 16.1 57.3
2015 509 30.0 16.9 57
2016 532 31.0 17.1 51.1
2017 539 29.8 18.0 24.5
2018 563 32.5 17.2 24.2
2019 545 28.3 19.2 53.4
2020 570 30.7 18.5 49.6
2021 507 30.2 16.7 49.5
2022 540 28.2 19.1 42.4
2023 548 28.6 19.1 50.5

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 Carolyn Lewis Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,531 (17.6%) $7,187 (82.4%) $8,718

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carolyn Lewis 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 60th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 43rd of 492 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)86.874.6
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English (Conway School District)78.871.3
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)74.871
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Conway School District)70.765.6
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)49.545.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Conway School District)43.544.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)46.446.5
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Conway School District)45.142.1
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)81.881.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade English (Conway School District)74.169.6
 4.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)7672.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Conway School District)61.555
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)55.865.7
 9.9%
   4th Grade Science (Conway School District)46.145.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)67.363
 4.3%
   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 Students545548
 0.6%
African American158153
 3.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic4456
 27.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White298288
 3.4%
Two or More Races3848
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.4%50.5%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carolyn Lewis Elementary School

Students at Carolyn Lewis Elementary School are 53% White, 28% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Carolyn Lewis Elementary School ranks 78th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Carolyn Lewis Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carl Stuart Middle School
High : Conway High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Carolyn Lewis 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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