Enrollment
307
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Malvern, AR
Magnet Cove High School
Federal NCES profile for Magnet Cove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050919000652
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnet Cove High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnet Cove High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnet Cove High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Malvern, AR.
School address
District: Magnet Cove School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 050919000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnet Cove High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnet Cove High School
Magnet Cove High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Malvern, Arkansas, enrolling 307 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.2:1, Magnet Cove High School is leaner than roughly 95% of Arkansas schools and 62% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 307 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 75 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 307 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Magnet Cove School Dist., also runs Magnet Cove Elementary School (368 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 High School compares
Magnet Cove High 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 62% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 61% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 5% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.2%
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 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 90.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Magnet Cove High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnet Cove School Dist., which includes Magnet Cove High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnet Cove Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnet Cove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Magnet Cove High School
How many students attend Magnet Cove High School?
Magnet Cove High School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Malvern, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnet Cove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnet Cove High School is 5.2:1, which is 62% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 67% 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 Magnet Cove High School?
23.3% of students at Magnet Cove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnet Cove High School?
The largest demographic group at Magnet Cove High School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Malvern, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnet Cove High School?
Magnet Cove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnet Cove High School rank among schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnet Cove High School ranks #1 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 High School a good school?
Magnet Cove High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of 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 Magnet Cove School Dist.?
Besides Magnet Cove High School, Magnet Cove School Dist. also operates Magnet Cove Elementary School (368 students). See the Magnet Cove School Dist. district page for the complete list.
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