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Ida Burns Elementary School

1201 DONAGHEY AVE, CONWAY, AR, 72034

About Ida Burns Elementary School

Ida Burns Elementary School is a public K–4 school in the Conway School District in Conway, Arkansas. It is one of the oldest Arkansas elementary schools in the area. The reported performance shows that math skills are around 62–66% and reading skills are around 50–54%. This is a good starting point for early learning. When families look at elementary schools in Conway, Arkansas, or the best elementary schools in Conway, Arkansas, they often look at Ida Burns because it focuses on the community and has good classroom support. Even though it is public, families sometimes use it as a point of reference when comparing programs to the best private elementary schools in Conway, Arkansas. Ida Burns stresses getting students involved, getting them ready to read, and making sure their academic progress is steady.

Ida Burns Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1201 DONAGHEY AVE, CONWAY, AR, 72034

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Phone

(501) 450-4825

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 37% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
395
Total Students
$64727
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 94 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ida Burns Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 44.05%
Asian 0.51%
Hispanic 9.11%
Black 36.46%
Two+ Races 9.62%
Native Am. 0.25%
White
44.05%
Asian
0.51%
Hispanic
9.11%
Black
36.46%
Two+ Races
9.62%
Native Am.
0.25%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 395
47.59%
188 Female
52.41%
207 Male

Student Population

395 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

395 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ida Burns was included in district summaries noting consistent elementary-level outcomes and local family engagement programs in 2025.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a nurse at Ida Burns' school?

Ans. Yes, district health services do offer nursing support.

Q2. Do you have arts programs?

Ans. Arts are taught in class and through activities in the district.

Q3: How do I set up a school tour?

Ans. Call the school office to set up visits.

Q4. Does the school help students who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, ELL supports are given when needed.

Q5. Is there a set policy?

Ans. Look at the district handbook because each school has its own rules.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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