Enrollment
368
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnet Cove Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnet Cove Elementary School
Magnet Cove Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Malvern, Arkansas, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Magnet Cove School Dist., also runs Magnet Cove High School (307 students).
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 Magnet Cove Elementary School compares
Magnet Cove Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,980
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnet Cove School Dist., which includes Magnet Cove Elementary School.
$11,980
Per student
-2%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 52.0%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other 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 (~368 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Magnet Cove Elementary School a good school?
Magnet Cove Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 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.
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