- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hot Springs, AR
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050789000511
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Hot Springs, AR.
School address
District: Hot Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050789000511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 050789000511 · Hot Springs, AR Other · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Hot Springs Junior Academy (803 students)
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hot Springs Ju
Hot Springs Junior Academy
803 students
- Hot Springs Wo
Hot Springs World Class High School
759 students
- This school
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
647 students
- Langston Eleme
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
504 students
- Oaklawn Stem M
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
452 students
- Park Magnet an
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School
411 students
What this shows Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School compares
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 56% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.8%
White 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hot Springs School District reports $14,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Junior Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs World Class High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaklawn Stem Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
How many students attend Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School has 647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hot Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
100.0% of students at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is African American at 38.8% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School rank among schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Hot Springs, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Hot Springs School District?
Besides Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, Hot Springs School District also operates Hot Springs Junior Academy (803 students), Hot Springs World Class High School (759 students), and Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School (504 students). See the Hot Springs School District district page for the complete list.