IDA BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1201 DONAGHEY AVE
CONWAY, AR 72034

www.conwayschools.org/ibes

384 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ida Burns Elementary School is a public school located in Conway, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Conway Public Schools district. Situated on Donaghey Avenue, the school is well-integrated into the local community and benefits from being part of a district known for its focus on academic standards, extracurricular opportunities, and student development. As a foundational educational institution, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth for its elementary-aged population.

The school is characterized by a commitment to the mission of the broader Conway Public Schools system, which prioritizes college and career readiness even at the primary level. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Ida Burns Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where teachers and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their students. Families looking for more specific information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies can access the official Conway Public Schools website at http://www.conwayschools.org.

384

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDA BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	45
Black	129
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
172 (44.8%)
Black
129 (33.6%)
Hispanic
45 (11.7%)
Two or More
37 (9.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)450-4825
Website:	http://www.conwayschools.org/ibes
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IDA BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IDA BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	49.7%
Male	193	50.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th