- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marvell, AR
Marvell Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Marvell Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050951000696
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvell Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 121
- students enrolled
Marvell Primary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marvell School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050951000696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Marvell Primary School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-30.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 050951000696 · Marvell, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 8.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvell High School (99 students)
Marvell Primary School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-30.4%). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Marvell Primary School compares
Marvell Primary 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 16% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$19,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.7%
White 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Marvell Primary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marvell School District reports $19,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marvell Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvell Primary 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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marvell Primary School
How many students attend Marvell Primary School?
Marvell Primary School has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marvell, AR. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvell Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvell Primary School is 8.6:1, which is 37% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 45% 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 Marvell Primary School?
100.0% of students at Marvell Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvell Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Marvell Primary School is African American at 96.7% of enrollment, in Marvell, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvell Primary School?
Marvell Primary 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).
What other schools are in Marvell School District?
Besides Marvell Primary School, Marvell School District also operates Marvell High School (99 students). See the Marvell School District district page for the complete list.