Jim Stone Elementary School in Conway, Arkansas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jim Stone Elementary School is an urban public school in Conway, Arkansas that is part of Conway Public Schools. It serves 371 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.3:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 4

371 Students

26 Teachers

4255 College Ave

Conway, AR 72034 View local requests

http://www.conwayschools.org

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Jim Stone Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Bentley

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Jim Stone Elementary School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Jim Stone Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 19, 2025

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