Malvern Elementary School
Malvern Elementary School serves 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Malvern Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Malvern Elementary School's student population of 751 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Malvern Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Malvern Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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
#716 out of 998 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
28%
20%
White
52%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Malvern Elementary School?
751 students attend Malvern Elementary School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
52% of Malvern Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malvern Elementary School?
Malvern Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Malvern Elementary School offer ?
Malvern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
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