- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Malvern, AR
Malvern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Malvern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050924001366
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malvern Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Malvern Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malvern Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Malvern, AR.
School address
District: Malvern School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050924001366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Malvern Elementary School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050924001366 · Malvern, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 17.8:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Malvern High School (559 students)
Malvern Elementary School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Malvern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Malvern Elementary School
781 students
- Malvern High S
Malvern High School
559 students
- Wilson Interme 272
Wilson Intermediate School
272 students
- Malvern Junior 264
Malvern Junior High School
264 students
What this shows Malvern Elementary School reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malvern Elementary School compares
Malvern Elementary 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 85% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$13,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
African American 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Malvern Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Malvern School District reports $13,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malvern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malvern Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malvern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~781 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malvern Elementary School
How many students attend Malvern Elementary School?
Malvern Elementary School has 781 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Malvern, AR. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malvern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malvern Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malvern Elementary School?
60.9% of students at Malvern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malvern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Malvern Elementary School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Malvern, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malvern Elementary School?
Malvern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Malvern Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Malvern Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Malvern on the city page.
What other schools are in Malvern School District?
Besides Malvern Elementary School, Malvern School District also operates Malvern High School (559 students), Wilson Intermediate School (272 students), and Malvern Junior High School (264 students). See the Malvern School District district page for the complete list.