- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Malvern, AR
Magnet Cove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Magnet Cove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050919000651
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnet Cove Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnet Cove Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnet Cove Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Malvern, AR.
School address
District: Magnet Cove School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 050919000651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Magnet Cove Elementary School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 050919000651 · Malvern, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 15.3:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnet Cove High School (307 students)
Magnet Cove Elementary School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Magnet Cove Elementary School compares
Magnet Cove Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 63% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.2%
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
$12,617
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Magnet Cove Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magnet Cove School Dist. reports $12,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnet Cove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnet Cove High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnet Cove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Magnet Cove Elementary School
How many students attend Magnet Cove Elementary School?
Magnet Cove Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Malvern, AR. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnet Cove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnet Cove Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnet Cove Elementary School?
34.6% of students at Magnet Cove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnet Cove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Magnet Cove Elementary School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Malvern, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnet Cove Elementary School?
Magnet Cove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Magnet Cove Elementary School rank among schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnet Cove Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Malvern, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Malvern on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnet Cove School Dist.?
Besides Magnet Cove Elementary School, Magnet Cove School Dist. also operates Magnet Cove High School (307 students). See the Magnet Cove School Dist. district page for the complete list.