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Marvell-Elaine School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 331 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,113 Schools
# Students
331 Students
486,278 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
38,885 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
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
0.14
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,863 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
71,104 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
307 Students
95,234 Students
% Black Students
93%
19%
# White Students
16 Students
280,828 Students
% White Students
5%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,968 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
22,696 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
28
34,888
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
35,894
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
37,078
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
35,996
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
35,976
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
36,066
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
36,237
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
39,658
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
37,700
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
32,719
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,474 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,640 is higher than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,474
$12,887
Spending / Student
$17,640
$12,800
Best Marvell-Elaine School District Public Schools (2025)
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-6
| 142 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: 7-12
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marvell-Elaine School District?
Marvell-Elaine School District manages 2 public schools serving 331 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marvell-Elaine School District?
93% of Marvell-Elaine School District students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marvell-Elaine School District?
Marvell-Elaine School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, 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 $17,640 is higher than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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