- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Magnet Cove High School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 050919000652 · Malvern, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 5.2:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnet Cove Elementary School (368 students)
Magnet Cove High School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Magnet Cove High School compares
Magnet Cove High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.