Serving 395 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 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 39%). 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ida Burns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ida Burns Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Ida Burns Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ida Burns Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
36%
19%
White
44%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ida Burns Elementary School's ranking?
Ida Burns Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Ida Burns Elementary School often compared to?
Ida Burns Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julia Lee Moore Elem. School, Ellen Smith Elementary School, Jim Stone 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 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Ida Burns Elementary School?
395 students attend Ida Burns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ida Burns Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ida Burns Elementary School?
Ida Burns Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ida Burns Elementary School offer ?
Ida Burns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ida Burns Elementary School part of?
Ida Burns Elementary School is part of Conway School District.
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