- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Memphis, AR
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050939001668
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in West Memphis · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School has class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks #6 of 6 schools in West Memphis, AR.
School address
District: Marion School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050939001668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School shrank from 762 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 050939001668 · West Memphis, AR Other · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 18.1:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (927 students)
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School shrank from 762 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
927 students
- This school
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
762 students
- Herbert Carter
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
670 students
- Marion Math Sc
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
654 students
- Marion Junior
Marion Junior High School
588 students
What this shows Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School compares
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 87% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$11,956
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 762 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.8%
White 14.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion School District reports $11,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
How many students attend Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School has 762 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Memphis, AR. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is 18.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
76.1% of students at Marion 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 Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is African American at 73.8% of enrollment, in West Memphis, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School rank among schools in West Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks #6 of 6 schools in West Memphis, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion School District?
Besides Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, Marion School District also operates Marion High School (927 students), Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School (670 students), and Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School (654 students). See the Marion School District district page for the complete list.