- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mulberry, AR
Marvin Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Marvin Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051029000752
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin Primary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 185
- students enrolled
Marvin Primary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mulberry School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051029000752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Marvin Primary School shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-21.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 051029000752 · Mulberry, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 12.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulberry High School (130 students)
Marvin Primary School shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-21.6%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Marvin Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marvin Primary School
185 students
- Mulberry High
Mulberry High School
130 students
- Pleasant View
Pleasant View Junior High
127 students
What this shows Marvin Primary School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marvin Primary School compares
Marvin 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$14,898
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Marvin Primary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mulberry School District reports $14,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marvin Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvin Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marvin Primary School
How many students attend Marvin Primary School?
Marvin Primary School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mulberry, AR. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Primary School is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Marvin Primary School?
100.0% of students at Marvin Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvin Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Marvin Primary School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Mulberry, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin Primary School?
Marvin Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mulberry School District?
Besides Marvin Primary School, Mulberry School District also operates Mulberry High School (130 students) and Pleasant View Junior High (127 students). See the Mulberry School District district page for the complete list.