- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hot Springs, AR
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School
Federal NCES profile for Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050789000512
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School has class sizes larger than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Hot Springs, AR.
School address
District: Hot Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050789000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 050789000512 · Hot Springs, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 18.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Hot Springs Junior Academy (803 students)
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class 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
- Main Street Vi
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
- This school
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School
411 students
What this shows Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School compares
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School is a growing 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 89% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class 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 Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Junior Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs World Class High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaklawn Stem Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class 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
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School
How many students attend Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School?
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hot Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School is 18.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School?
100.0% of students at Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School?
The largest demographic group at Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School?
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School rank among schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School ranks #2 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 Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School, Hot Springs School District also operates Hot Springs Junior Academy (803 students), Hot Springs World Class High School (759 students), and Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (647 students). See the Hot Springs School District district page for the complete list.