At a glance
Reported students
752
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459
Carl Stuart Middle School: 752 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 722
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Carl Stuart Middle School
Carl Stuart Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–07 in Conway. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Conway School District. NCES reports 752 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.6%) and Black (34%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carl Stuart Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.6%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black34%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Conway School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ruth Doyle Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–07
547 reported students
Bob Courtway Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–07
498 reported students
Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–07
459 reported students
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
514 reported students
Theodore Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
491 reported students
Ellen Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
461 reported students
Public schools near Carl Stuart Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marguerite Vann Elementary School Elementary · Conway School District | KG–04 | 359 | 0.1 mi |
| Sallie Cone Preschool Other · Conway School District | PK–PK | 277 | 1.3 mi |
| Ruth Doyle Middle School Middle · Conway School District | 05–07 | 547 | 3 mi |
| Bob Courtway Middle School Middle · Conway School District | 05–07 | 498 | 3.5 mi |
| Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School Middle · Conway School District | 05–07 | 459 | 3.9 mi |
| Mayflower Middle School Middle · Mayflower School District | 05–08 | 304 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carl Stuart Middle School
What grades does Carl Stuart Middle School serve?
Carl Stuart Middle School reports grades 05–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Conway School District.
How many students attend Carl Stuart Middle School?
Carl Stuart Middle School reported 752 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 722 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carl Stuart Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 752 students and 48.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carl Stuart Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carl Stuart Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Conway School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carl Stuart Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carl Stuart Middle School in?
Carl Stuart Middle School is part of Conway School District, based in Conway, AR, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carl Stuart Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marguerite Vann Elementary School (0.1 mi), Sallie Cone Preschool (1.3 mi), Ruth Doyle Middle School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.