Magness Creek Elementary School

16150 Ark Hwy 5
Cabot, AR 72023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Magness Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in AR
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Magness Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Magness Creek Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
355 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Magness Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magness Creek Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#71 out of 997 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Magness Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Magness Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magness Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Magness Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Magness Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Magness Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
3%
19%
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White
81%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Magness Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Magness Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Magness Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Magness Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Magness Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Magness Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Magness Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magness Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Magness Creek Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Magness Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Magness Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Springs Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Magness Creek Elementary School?
355 students attend Magness Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Magness Creek Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magness Creek Elementary School?
Magness Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Magness Creek Elementary School offer ?
Magness Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Magness Creek Elementary School part of?
Magness Creek Elementary School is part of Cabot School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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