Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Malvern Elementary 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 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malvern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Malvern Elementary School's student population of 680 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Malvern Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malvern Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#793 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
25%
19%
White
51%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malvern Elementary School's ranking?
Malvern Elementary School is ranked #793 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Malvern Elementary School often compared to?
Malvern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Rose Elementary School, Magnet Cove Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Malvern Elementary School?
680 students attend Malvern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Malvern Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malvern Elementary School?
Malvern Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Malvern Elementary School part of?
Malvern Elementary School is part of Malvern School District.
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