Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jim Stone Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jim Stone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
School Overview
Jim Stone Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jim Stone Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jim Stone Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
22%
19%
White
51%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jim Stone Elementary School's ranking?
Jim Stone Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Jim Stone Elementary School often compared to?
Jim Stone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julia Lee Moore Elem. School, Ida Burns Elementary School, Woodrow Cummins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Jim Stone Elementary School?
377 students attend Jim Stone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jim Stone Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jim Stone Elementary School?
Jim Stone Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jim Stone Elementary School offer ?
Jim Stone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Jim Stone Elementary School part of?
Jim Stone Elementary School is part of Conway School District.
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