At a glance
Reported students
491
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459
Theodore Jones Elementary School: 491 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. 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
- 447
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Theodore Jones Elementary School
Theodore Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Conway. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Conway School District. NCES reports 491 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Arkansas median of 16:1 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 Black (41.5%) and White (33.2%). English learners represent 10.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.9%. 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 Theodore Jones Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.31 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White33.2%
- Hispanic13%
- Black41.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.8%
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.
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
514 reported students
Ellen Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
461 reported students
Woodrow Cummins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
450 reported students
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
417 reported students
Ida Burns Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
384 reported students
Marguerite Vann Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
359 reported students
Public schools near Theodore Jones Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School Elementary · Conway School District | KG–04 | 417 | 1.4 mi |
| Ida Burns Elementary School Elementary · Conway School District | KG–04 | 384 | 2.3 mi |
| Marguerite Vann Elementary School Elementary · Conway School District | KG–04 | 359 | 3.7 mi |
| Julia Lee Moore Elementary School Elementary · Conway School District | KG–04 | 328 | 3.8 mi |
| Ellen Smith Elementary School Elementary · Conway School District | KG–04 | 461 | 4.1 mi |
| Jim Stone Elementary School Elementary · Conway School District | KG–04 | 357 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Theodore Jones Elementary School
What grades does Theodore Jones Elementary School serve?
Theodore Jones Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Conway School District.
How many students attend Theodore Jones Elementary School?
Theodore Jones Elementary School reported 491 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 447 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Theodore Jones Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 491 students and 27.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Theodore Jones Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Theodore Jones Elementary 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 Theodore Jones Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65% 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 Theodore Jones Elementary School in?
Theodore Jones Elementary 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 Theodore Jones Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School (1.4 mi), Ida Burns Elementary School (2.3 mi), Marguerite Vann Elementary School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.