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Ellen Smith Elementary School

1601 S DONAGHEY AVE, CONWAY, AR, 72034

Top 10% School in ARKANSAS

Ranked 37 of 191 in ARKANSAS

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Ellen Smith Elementary School

1601 S DONAGHEY AVE, CONWAY, AR, 72034

Top 10% School in ARKANSAS

Ranked 37 of 191 in ARKANSAS

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About Ellen Smith Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 42% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
454
Total Students
$64727
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 40.53%
Asian 1.76%
Hispanic 18.72%
Black 28.41%
Two+ Races 10.35%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
40.53%
Asian
1.76%
Hispanic
18.72%
Black
28.41%
Two+ Races
10.35%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 454
46.48%
211 Female
53.52%
243 Male

Student Population

454 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

454 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ellen Smith Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1601 S DONAGHEY AVE, CONWAY, AR, 72034

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Phone

(501) 450-4815

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TOP 37 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
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80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025 — marking a century of serving the Conway community and educating generations.

The broader district — Conway Public Schools — launched the “Wampus Cat Pantry” in November 2025, a food-assistance program designed to support families in need; Ellen Smith is part of this initiative.

FAQ

Q1. Does Ellen Smith Elementary have a media center or a library?

Ans. Yes, the school has a library with books for kids of all ages, as well as digital resources and reading programs to help kids learn to read.

Q2. Are there any programs that help students learn more about science or STEM?

Answer: Yes, Ellen Smith has science labs, STEM activities, and hands-on projects that help kids learn how to be curious and find solutions.

Q3: What does the school do to help new students or students who are moving?

The school helps new students fit in socially and academically by giving them orientation, peer buddies, and counseling.

Q4. Is there a chance to do physical education or play sports?

Answer. Yes, students take part in regular PE classes, play on the playground, and school-wide fitness programs that promote health and wellness.

Q5. Are there classes or programs at the school that teach digital literacy or technology?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to use computers, tablets, and educational software in a safe and useful way as part of their curriculum.

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
F

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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