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Ida Burns Elementary School vs. Ellen Smith Elementary School

Should you attend Ida Burns Elementary School or Ellen Smith Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ida Burns Elementary School
1201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72034
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Ellen Smith Elementary School
1601 S Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72034
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Ida Burns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ida Burns Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
401 students
429 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
24 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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Test Scores

#453 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
#218 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ida Burns Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ellen Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ida Burns Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ellen Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ida Burns Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ellen Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Ellen Smith Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
73
82
Grade 1 Students
81
94
Grade 2 Students
67
94
Grade 3 Students
93
78
Grade 4 Students
87
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
9%
19%
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% Black
36%
31%
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% White
46%
40%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
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0.65
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Ida Burns Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ida Burns Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ellen Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ida Burns Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ellen Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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