Magnet Cove Elementary School

Summary:

Magnet Cove Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Malvern, Arkansas, serving grades K-6 with a student population of 399. The school is part of the Magnet Cove School District, which is ranked 96 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magnet Cove Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from a high of 4 stars (2013-2014 and 2014-2015) to a low of 2 stars (2020-2021 and 2023-2024). Its current 2023-2024 ranking is 284 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. The school has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 56.42% in 2020-2021 to 47.62% in 2022-2023. The student-teacher ratio at Magnet Cove Elementary School has ranged from 14.3 to 17.0 over the past three school years, with the current 2022-2023 ratio at 15.9. For the 2018-2019 school year, Magnet Cove Elementary School spent $9,138 per student.

Magnet Cove Elementary School's performance on standardized tests is generally lower than that of nearby schools like Westbrook Elementary (Harmony Grove School District) and Lakeside Intermediate School (Lakeside School District), which have higher test scores and rankings. Additionally, Magnet Cove Elementary School's performance on ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics tests is slightly lower than the overall Magnet Cove School District's scores. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of 47.62% in 2022-2023 is higher than the state average, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families, which may contribute to the school's relatively lower test scores compared to more affluent nearby schools. Magnet Cove Elementary School's per-student spending of $9,138 in 2018-2019 is lower than the per-student spending of some nearby schools, such as Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School ($11,378) and Lakeside Primary School ($11,371), which may impact the school's ability to provide resources and support for its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 22083 Hwy 51
       Malvern, AR  72104


(501) 337-9131

District: Magnet Cove School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,138 Help


Students who attend Magnet Cove Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Magnet Cove High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Two or more races:
7.9%
Hispanic:
0.5%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.7% Help


 See top rated Arkansas elementary schools

 Compare Magnet Cove Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Magnet Cove Elementary School ranks worse than 57.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.04. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), two or more races (7.9%), Hispanic (0.5%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 64.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnet Cove Elementary School is 17.3. (See more...)
Help
Compare Magnet Cove Elementary School employs 21.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnet Cove Elementary School is $9,138.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Magnet Cove Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Magnet Cove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnet Cove School District 96th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Magnet Cove Elementary School?

Rank History for Magnet Cove Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.97 289th 411 29.7%
2006 48.64 246th 402 38.8%
2007 64.56 162nd 440 63.2%
2008 75.05 90th 439 79.5%
2009 67.97 144th 445 67.6%
2010 76.12 81st 457 82.3%
2011 70.87 124th 471 73.7%
2012 76.16 75th 468 84.0%
2013 83.29 35th 476 92.6%
2014 79.33 60th 471 87.3%
2015 77.39 81st 466 82.6%
2016 62.18 165th 494 66.6%
2017 61.36 175th 485 63.9%
2018 71.15 129th 480 73.1%
2019 62.18 196th 488 59.8%
2021 38.86 328th 496 33.9%
2022 58.63 218th 487 55.2%
2023 56.68 225th 492 54.3%
2024 45.04 284th 497 42.9%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Magnet Cove Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    







Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Open Quote Magnet Cove Elementary School is where I send my children. They have excelled in all academic areas. The faculty and staff are very kind, knowledgeable and thoughtful. They treat my children like they are one of their own. The administration is very helpful and knowledgeable as well. Very pleased. PPRD Close Quote



Enrollment information for Magnet Cove Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 311 2 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 318
1989 346 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 347
1990 312 1 0 6 5 n/a n/a 0 324
1991 321 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 335 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 358 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 371 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 381 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 381 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 405 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 440 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 409 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 355 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 372 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 418 1 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 418 1 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 392 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2005 406 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 384 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2007 392 1 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 402
2008 407 3 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2009 393 5 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2010 357 6 1 5 4 0 0 0 373
2011 343 6 1 6 6 0 0 0 362
2012 329 7 0 8 2 0 0 0 346
2013 320 10 0 9 3 0 0 0 342
2014 330 8 0 7 1 0 0 0 346
2015 338 7 0 11 0 0 4 0 360
2016 357 6 0 11 1 0 4 0 379
2017 359 5 0 10 2 0 12 0 388
2018 372 3 0 4 1 0 22 0 402
2019 382 3 0 4 1 0 30 0 420
2020 378 1 1 6 1 0 34 0 421
2021 372 3 1 0 1 0 36 0 413
2022 349 2 1 3 1 0 31 0 387
2023 360 3 1 3 0 0 32 0 399
2024 335 1 1 2 0 0 29 0 368

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magnet Cove Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 318 19.7 16.1 n/a
1989 347 19.0 18.2 n/a
1990 324 22.0 14.7 32.1
1991 326 21.2 15.3 25.5
1992 342 20.0 17.1 23.4
1993 361 22.0 16.4 25.2
1994 371 22.9 16.2 25.1
1995 387 24.5 15.8 27.1
1996 387 24.5 15.8 27.1
1997 405 27.2 14.9 24.4
1998 447 27.2 16.4 26.4
1999 412 20.3 20.3 37.6
2000 360 29.0 12.4 32.8
2001 375 20.0 18.8 39.5
2002 429 23.0 18.7 41
2003 429 23.0 18.7 41
2004 396 26.0 15.2 31.6
2005 413 30.0 13.8 41.2
2006 390 27.0 14.4 44.9
2007 402 29.0 13.9 47.5
2008 417 27.0 15.4 40.3
2009 405 29.0 14.0 53.1
2010 373 27.5 13.3 52.3
2011 362 25.1 14.3 55
2012 346 23.8 14.5 50
2013 342 22.4 15.2 49.1
2014 346 24.0 14.3 52.6
2015 360 22.0 16.3 55.6
2016 379 20.0 18.9 55.1
2017 388 21.9 17.7 27.3
2018 402 26.9 14.9 27.4
2019 420 27.2 15.4 55.5
2020 421 26.5 15.8 60.6
2021 413 24.2 17.0 56.4
2022 387 26.9 14.3 52.2
2023 399 24.9 15.9 47.6
2024 368 21.2 17.3 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Magnet Cove Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 318 19.7 16.1 n/a
1989 347 19.0 18.2 n/a
1990 324 22.0 14.7 32.1
1991 326 21.2 15.3 25.5
1992 342 20.0 17.1 23.4
1993 361 22.0 16.4 25.2
1994 371 22.9 16.2 25.1
1995 387 24.5 15.8 27.1
1996 387 24.5 15.8 27.1
1997 405 27.2 14.9 24.4
1998 447 27.2 16.4 26.4
1999 412 20.3 20.3 37.6
2000 360 29.0 12.4 32.8
2001 375 20.0 18.8 39.5
2002 429 23.0 18.7 41
2003 429 23.0 18.7 41
2004 396 26.0 15.2 31.6
2005 413 30.0 13.8 41.2
2006 390 27.0 14.4 44.9
2007 402 29.0 13.9 47.5
2008 417 27.0 15.4 40.3
2009 405 29.0 14.0 53.1
2010 373 27.5 13.3 52.3
2011 362 25.1 14.3 55
2012 346 23.8 14.5 50
2013 342 22.4 15.2 49.1
2014 346 24.0 14.3 52.6
2015 360 22.0 16.3 55.6
2016 379 20.0 18.9 55.1
2017 388 21.9 17.7 27.3
2018 402 26.9 14.9 27.4
2019 420 27.2 15.4 55.5
2020 421 26.5 15.8 60.6
2021 413 24.2 17.0 56.4
2022 387 26.9 14.3 52.2
2023 399 24.9 15.9 47.6
2024 368 21.2 17.3 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Magnet Cove Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $978 (10.7%) $8,160 (89.3%) $9,138

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnet Cove Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 196th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 225th of 492 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Magnet Cove Elementary School)74.676.5
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English (Magnet Cove School District)74.676.5
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Magnet Cove Elementary School)58.148.9
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Magnet Cove School District)58.148.9
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Magnet Cove Elementary School)38.231.9
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Magnet Cove School District)38.231.9
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Magnet Cove Elementary School)38.225.5
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Magnet Cove School District)38.225.5
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Magnet Cove Elementary School)78.649
 29.6%
   4th Grade English (Magnet Cove School District)78.649
 29.6%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Magnet Cove Elementary School)65.641.6
 24%
   4th Grade Math (Magnet Cove School District)65.641.6
 24%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Magnet Cove Elementary School)47.542.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Science (Magnet Cove School District)47.542.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove Elementary School)4135.4
 5.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove School District)4135.4
 5.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Magnet Cove Elementary School)78.778.1
 0.6%
   5th Grade English (Magnet Cove School District)78.778.1
 0.6%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Magnet Cove Elementary School)65.657.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Magnet Cove School District)65.657.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Magnet Cove Elementary School)47.642.2
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Magnet Cove School District)47.642.2
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove Elementary School)44.340.6
 3.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove School District)44.340.6
 3.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Magnet Cove Elementary School)72.369.8
 2.5%
   6th Grade English (Magnet Cove School District)72.369.8
 2.5%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Magnet Cove Elementary School)51.145.3
 5.8%
   6th Grade Math (Magnet Cove School District)51.145.3
 5.8%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Magnet Cove Elementary School)46.835.8
 11%
   6th Grade Science (Magnet Cove School District)46.835.8
 11%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove Elementary School)55.435.8
 19.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove School District)55.435.8
 19.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students420399
 5%
African American33
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White382360
 5.8%
Two or More Races3032
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.5%47.6%
 7.9%


Schools Near Magnet Cove Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Magnet Cove Elementary School

Students who attend Magnet Cove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Magnet Cove High School

Magnet Cove Elementary School ranks 284th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 368 students attended Magnet Cove Elementary School.

Students at Magnet Cove Elementary School are 91% White, 8% Two or more races.


Rate Magnet Cove Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Magnet Cove Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 203 milliseconds.