Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carver Magnet Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver Magnet Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carver Magnet Elem. School's student population of 269 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carver Magnet Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Magnet Elem. School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
91%
20%
White
4%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Magnet Elem. School's ranking?
Carver Magnet Elem. School is ranked #890 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Carver Magnet Elem. School often compared to?
Carver Magnet Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School, Gibbs Magnet Elementary School, Williams Magnet Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Carver Magnet Elem. School?
269 students attend Carver Magnet Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Carver Magnet Elem. School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Magnet Elem. School?
Carver Magnet Elem. School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carver Magnet Elem. School offer ?
Carver Magnet Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carver Magnet Elem. School part of?
Carver Magnet Elem. School is part of Little Rock School District.
School Reviews
4 12/26/2017
My school is the best . My story is that I come from Wakefield Elementry and my dad wanted to move me to a magnet we tried Carver and if it wasnt good I would go back to Wakefeild but had nice teacher Ms.Lyneete Hall who was my 4th grade teacher taught me a lot like typing , My 5th grade teacher Mrs .Joy Thomas always teachig me about what should be done so if your tring to find a nice school this is it !
5 9/12/2012
my grandson is starting his 5th year. i love this school, the staff and teachers
really care about the students. we have been very pleased with his school experience. i would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great school!
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