Carolyn Lewis Elementary School

Q: Is Carolyn Lewis Elementary School a good school?

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

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:
78^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,718

Students who attend Carolyn Lewis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Carl Stuart Middle School
High:	Conway High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 548

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

African American:

27.9%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carolyn Lewis Elementary School ranks better than 84.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Conway School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.25. (See more...)

Student Body

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...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Carolyn Lewis Elementary School employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 42^nd 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
2015	81.94	61^st	466	86.9%
2016	81.91	52^nd	494	89.5%
2017	85.21	38^th	485	92.2%
2018	75.82	99^th	480	79.4%
2019	82.71	60^th	488	87.7%
2021	85.91	45^th	496	90.9%
2022	87.31	37^th	487	92.4%
2023	87.19	43^rd	492	91.3%
2024	80.25	78^th	497	84.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Saturday, July 15, 2017

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	Total
2013	269	139	3	29	2	0	15	457
2014	267	136	3	30	2	0	14	452
2015	317	130	4	33	3	0	22	509
2016	325	146	5	32	3	0	21	532
2017	303	174	6	30	2	0	24	539
2018	308	184	3	36	1	0	31	563
2019	298	158	5	44	1	1	38	545
2020	292	174	6	56	0	0	42	570
2021	260	143	6	54	0	0	44	507
2022	290	153	6	53	0	0	38	540
2023	288	153	3	56	0	0	48	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 60^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd 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)	86.8	74.6	12.2%
3rd Grade English (Conway School District)	78.8	71.3	7.5%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)	74.8	71	3.8%
3rd Grade Math (Conway School District)	70.7	65.6	5.1%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)	49.5	45.1	4.4%
3rd Grade Science (Conway School District)	43.5	44.3	0.8%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)	46.4	46.5	0.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Conway School District)	45.1	42.1	3%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)	81.8	81.1	0.7%
4th Grade English (Conway School District)	74.1	69.6	4.5%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)	76	72.9	3.1%
4th Grade Math (Conway School District)	61.5	55	6.5%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)	55.8	65.7	9.9%
4th Grade Science (Conway School District)	46.1	45.9	0.2%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Carolyn Lewis Elementary School)	67.3	63	4.3%
4th Grade Reading (Conway School District)	56.5	51.3	5.2%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	545	548	0.6%
African American	158	153	3.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	44	56	27.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	298	288	3.4%
Two or More Races	38	48	26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.4%	50.5%	2.8%

Schools Near Carolyn Lewis Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)			ATLAS Reading (2024)			ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School	Public	K-4	1805 Old Military Rd	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-4835	548	29	19.1	50.5%	288 (52.6%)	153 (27.9%)	56 (10.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.8%)	80.2	78^th of 497 public elementary schools	84.3%		87.2	43^rd of 492 public elementary schools	91.3%	35	39.8	67.4	54.7	42.1	62.5	53.2	34.1	61.6	48.9	45.4	55.7	51.0	$8,718	$1,531	$7,187
Ellen Smith Elementary School	Public	K-4	1601 S Donaghey Ave	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-4815	429	24	17.5	62.0%	170 (39.6%)	134 (31.2%)	80 (18.6%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.2%)	65.3	166^th of 497 public elementary schools	66.6%		75.4	114^th of 492 public elementary schools	76.8%	52	49.4	34.6	42.4	47.3	33.3	40.7	52.7	40.5	46.9	41.9	31.0	36.7	$9,319	$1,260	$8,059
Marguerite Vann Elementary School	Public	K-4	2845 Carl Stuart Rd	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-4870	397	22	17.7	70.3%	173 (43.6%)	141 (35.5%)	42 (10.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (9.6%)	39.4	319^th of 497 public elementary schools	35.8%		41.8	321^st of 492 public elementary schools	34.8%	2	35.2	35.8	35.5	35.2	33.3	34.1	24.3	22.2	23.2	27.1	24.7	25.8	$10,276	$1,973	$8,303
Jim Stone Elementary School	Public	K-4	4255 College Ave	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-4808	377	22	17.0	53.1%	193 (51.2%)	84 (22.3%)	62 (16.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.0%)	66.6	156^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.6%		68	156^th of 492 public elementary schools	68.3%		56.7	47.9	52.2	53.8	45.2	49.3	50.7	23.3	36.5	35.8	28.8	32.1	$13,359	$2,234	$11,125
Julia Lee Moore Elementary School	Public	K-4	1301 Country Club Rd	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-4830	397	25	16.1	43.6%	257 (64.7%)	78 (19.6%)	18 (4.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.3%)	94	22^nd of 497 public elementary schools	95.6%		92.2	22^nd of 492 public elementary schools	95.5%		60.3	62.5	61.4	61.6	63.9	62.8	63.0	58.3	60.7	60.3	54.1	57.2	$10,393	$2,688	$7,705
Woodrow Cummins Elementary School	Public	K-4	1400 Padgett Rd	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 450-4800	465	25	18.5	40.4%	277 (59.6%)	82 (17.6%)	53 (11.4%)	22 (4.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.2%)	87.2	42^nd of 497 public elementary schools	91.5%		92.9	18^th of 492 public elementary schools	96.3%	24	48.9	57.9	53.4	52.1	57.9	55.0	70.8	54.8	62.8	45.8	48.5	47.1	$8,351	$679	$7,672
Ida Burns Elementary School	Public	K-4	1201 Donaghey Ave	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-4825	401	23	17.3	73.8%	187 (46.6%)	144 (35.9%)	35 (8.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.7%)	64	175^th of 497 public elementary schools	64.8%		58.8	215^th of 492 public elementary schools	56.3%	40	44.6	45.3	45.0	48.7	44.7	46.6	43.2	29.4	35.9	40.6	29.4	34.6	$9,715	$1,770	$7,945
Theodore Jones Elementary School	Public	K-4	1800 Freyaldenhoven Ln	Conway	72032	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-6645	486	27	18.1	68.3%	194 (39.9%)	175 (36.0%)	54 (11.1%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.3%)	52.1	245^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.7%		51.6	260^th of 492 public elementary schools	47.2%	15	42.1	28.1	34.8	45.8	29.3	37.2	45.7	31.4	38.4	38.5	25.9	31.9	$11,663	$2,421	$9,242
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School	Public	K-4	2001 Florence Mattison Dr	Conway	72032	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 450-4820	432	25	17.4	77.3%	189 (43.8%)	117 (27.1%)	84 (19.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.5%)	51	252^nd of 497 public elementary schools	49.3%		40.3	328^th of 492 public elementary schools	33.3%	76	42.1	31.6	37.1	46.9	31.6	39.6	39.7	22.4	31.4	39.7	21.0	30.9	$9,269	$1,814	$7,456
Mayflower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4 Grove St	Mayflower	72106	Faulkner County	Mayflower School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 470-0387	373	25	15.0	70.0%	290 (77.7%)	25 (6.7%)	22 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.7%)	42	300^th of 497 public elementary schools	39.6%		63.6	179^th of 492 public elementary schools	63.6%	121	36.5	26.9	31.5	33.3	23.9	28.5	34.9	25.4	30.0	36.5	32.9	34.6	$9,673	$2,745	$6,927

Frequently Asked Questions about Carolyn Lewis Elementary School

How many students attend Carolyn Lewis Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Carolyn Lewis Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Carolyn Lewis Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Carl Stuart Middle School
High : Conway High School

What district is Carolyn Lewis Elementary School in?

Conway School District

Is Carolyn Lewis Elementary School a good school?

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

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