Enrollment
670
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, AR
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050939000681
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marion, AR.
School address
District: Marion School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050939000681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is a large elementary school in Marion, Arkansas, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Arkansas schools and 40% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #230, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 670 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Marion School District also operates Marion High School (927 students) and Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (762 students) alongside Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School compares
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 44.2%
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion School District, which includes Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School.
$12,008
Per student
-2%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 46.1%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
How many students attend Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School has 670 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is 19.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School?
42.8% of students at Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is African American at 44.2% of enrollment, in Marion, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marion, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
Is Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School a good school?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marion School District?
Besides Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School, Marion School District also operates Marion High School (927 students), Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (762 students), and Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School (654 students). See the Marion School District district page for the complete list.
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