What grades does ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

As a Primary school, ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students in CONWAY, AR. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

You can find ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in CONWAY, AR.

What is the student-teacher ratio at ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

At ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, there are approximately 17.5 students for every teacher.

What schools are in CONWAY, AR?

ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is among the schools serving CONWAY, AR. The school is part of the local school system.

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ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|CONWAY, Arkansas|CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONWAY, AR 72034

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School Profile

Grades

K–4

Enrollment

454

Student:Teacher

17.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

64.8%

Phone

(501)450-4815

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

30-34%

Math Proficiency

50-54%

Chronic Absenteeism

23.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

14 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1

Worse than average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

432

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,689

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,678

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,828

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 41%Local 44%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$226,375

+2.3% 1yr+27.9% 5yr

Little Rock, AR metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

26.5%

Below 150% poverty line

3.3%

Unemployment rate

7.8%

Uninsured residents

6.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,854

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,665

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

567 (34%)

Other Health Impairment

388 (23%)

Speech/Language Impairment

350 (21%)

Autism

184 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

89 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

30 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

461

Current enrollment

Stable(+6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Jul 20, 2026

Popsicle Parade with the Principals

Event

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Schedule Pick Up

Event

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Senior Schedule Pick Up

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (Students & Staff Dismissed)	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	School Board Meeting School Board Information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboardView School Board meetings live at: https://www.youtube.com/@conwaypublicschoolssocialm3021/featured	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	End of 1st 9 Weeks	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Start of 2nd 9 Weeks	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	School Board Meeting School Board Information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboardView School Board meetings live at: https://www.youtube.com/@conwaypublicschoolssocialm3021/featured	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	CLE: KG & 4th Gr Yearbook Pictures	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	CLE: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Gr Yearbook Pictures	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Teacher Work Day (Students Dismissed)	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences (Students Dimissed)	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Fall Break (Students & Staff Dismissed)	Break	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	School Board Meeting School Board Information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboardView School Board meetings live at: https://www.youtube.com/@conwaypublicschoolssocialm3021/featured	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (Students & Staff Dismissed)	Break	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	School Board Meeting School Board Information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboardView School Board meetings live at: https://www.youtube.com/@conwaypublicschoolssocialm3021/featured	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	JLM 3rd-4th grade musical	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of 2nd 9 Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday Break (Students & Staff Dismissed)	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Virtual Professional Develop (Students Dismissed)	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Start of 3rd 9 Weeks (Student Return to School)	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	School Board Meeting School Board Information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboardView School Board meetings live at: https://www.youtube.com/@conwaypublicschoolssocialm3021/featured	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Students & Staff Dismissed)	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	School Board Meeting School Board Information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboardView School Board meetings live at: https://www.youtube.com/@conwaypublicschoolssocialm3021/featured	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Teacher Work Day (Students Dismissed)	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences (Students Dimissed)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Winter Break (Students & Staff Dismissed)	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day (Students & Staff Dismissed)	Holiday	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	School Board Meeting School Board Information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboardView School Board meetings live at: https://www.youtube.com/@conwaypublicschoolssocialm3021/featured	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of 3rd 9 Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Staat of 4th 9 Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break (Students & Staff Dismissed)	Break	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	School Board Meeting School Board Information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboardView School Board meetings live at: https://www.youtube.com/@conwaypublicschoolssocialm3021/featured	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	No School (Students & Staff Dismissed)	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	School Board Meeting School Board Information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboardView School Board meetings live at: https://www.youtube.com/@conwaypublicschoolssocialm3021/featured	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School (End of 4th 9 Weeks)	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day (Offices Closed)	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	School Board Meeting School Board Information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboardView School Board meetings live at: https://www.youtube.com/@conwaypublicschoolssocialm3021/featured	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Observed (Offices Closed)	Event	—