Ellen Smith Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-4

1601 S Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR

Conway School District

461 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Delanna K. Lacy

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
24%

Reading Proficiency
29%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

29%

Math Proficiency

24%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

429:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.2%	Female 47.8%
White 34.9%	Black 31.9%
Hispanic 19.2%	Two or more races 11.8%
Asian 2.1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

8/27/2015

The teachers we've had have been average. I also have a child with minor special needs and we were told to go some place else. They refused to help us. I agree that they do not really want parental involvement. I've never felt welcomed. As long as your child is not special needs or a "problem child"...

5.0 parent

3/20/2014

The last parents comment was totally uncalled for. That was the previous posters experience with Ellen Smith. With that being said, I love Ellen Smith, the teachers, the principal and all of the staff members. They work hard for our children. When my son was in kindergarten he had difficulty reading...

2.0 parent

7/22/2012

Both of my children have attended Ellen Smith since K and everything was fantastic until we discovered that my soln has a learning disability and from that point forward i can say my experience has been terrible. The teachers are amazing but the principal has been a road block. The school says they...

5.0 parent

5/4/2010

We love Ellen Smith. It is a very organized school with wonderful teachers, principal and hard working parents. My child has had a great experience here and learn alot.

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$150K - $990K

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226

Average Home Value

$285,095

Median Lot Size

10,018 Sq Ft

% Renters

45%

Average Household Income

$92,616

% of College Grads

36.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,944 Sq Ft

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Arkansas Faulkner County Conway 72034

Ellen Smith Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Conway, AR, in the Conway neighborhood, and is served by the Conway School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 461 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Ellen Smith Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $285,095. Discover additional schools in the area, like Conway High School, St Joseph School, Carl Stuart Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Conway has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ellen Smith Elementary School.

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