- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cabot, AR
Magness Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Magness Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050375000125
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magness Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Cabot · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Magness Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magness Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Cabot, AR.
School address
District: Cabot School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050375000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Magness Creek Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 050375000125 · Cabot, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 13.5:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabot High School (2,170 students)
Magness Creek Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Magness Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabot High Sch
Cabot High School
2,170 students
- Cabot Junior H
Cabot Junior High North
920 students
- Cabot Middle S 828
Cabot Middle School North
828 students
- Cabot Freshman 827
Cabot Freshman Academy
827 students
- Cabot Middle S 747
Cabot Middle School South
747 students
- This school 351
Magness Creek Elementary
351 students
What this shows Magness Creek Elementary reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magness Creek Elementary compares
Magness Creek Elementary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 63% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$10,792
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Magness Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabot School District reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magness Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Junior High North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Freshman Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School South | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magness Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magness Creek Elementary
How many students attend Magness Creek Elementary?
Magness Creek Elementary has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cabot, AR. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magness Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Magness Creek Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magness Creek Elementary?
21.7% of students at Magness Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magness Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Magness Creek Elementary is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Cabot, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magness Creek Elementary?
Magness Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Magness Creek Elementary rank among schools in Cabot?
By Resource Investment Index, Magness Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Cabot, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cabot on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabot School District?
Besides Magness Creek Elementary, Cabot School District also operates Cabot High School (2,170 students), Cabot Junior High North (920 students), and Cabot Middle School North (828 students). See the Cabot School District district page for the complete list.