- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 050939000681 · Marion, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 19.1:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (927 students)
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
927 students
- Marion Visual
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
762 students
- This school
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
670 students
- Marion Math Sc
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
654 students
- Marion Junior
Marion Junior High School
588 students
What this shows Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School compares
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Marion School District reports $11,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.