For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 317 students in Marvell-Elaine School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Marvell-Elaine School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
317 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Marvell-Elaine School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
285 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
90%
19%
# White Students
20 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
6%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
23
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,423 is higher than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,420 is higher than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,423
$13,027
Spending / Student
$18,420
$12,939
Best Marvell-Elaine School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Marvell-elaine Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2946
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2946
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Marvell-elaine High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-1351
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-1351
Grades: 6-12
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marvell-Elaine School District?
Marvell-Elaine School District manages 2 public schools serving 317 students.
What is the rank of Marvell-Elaine School District?
Marvell-Elaine School District is ranked #258 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marvell-Elaine School District?
90% of Marvell-Elaine School District students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marvell-Elaine School District?
Marvell-Elaine School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Marvell-Elaine School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,420 is higher than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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