Marvell-Elaine Elementary School

Summary:

Marvell-Elaine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 204 students in grades PK-6 in Marvell, Arkansas, a district ranked 252 out of 252 school districts in the state and with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Arkansas elementary schools over the past decade, with a ranking of 496 out of 497 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Marvell-Elaine Elementary School significantly underperforms the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 4.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 4.6% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. The school has an extremely high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, with 100% of students qualifying in the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student ($12,462 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools like KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy, Anna Strong Learning Academy, and J.F. Wahl Elementary School, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state averages.

The consistent underperformance of Marvell-Elaine Elementary School, along with the high rates of economic disadvantage among its student population, suggest that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional strategies to better support student learning. Addressing the unique needs of this student population, such as providing additional academic and social-emotional support, could be crucial in improving student outcomes at this consistently low-performing school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366

(870) 829-2946

District: Marvell-Elaine School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
496^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,462

Students who attend Marvell-Elaine Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Marvell-Elaine High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.2%

White:

2.1%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marvell-Elaine Elementary School ranks worse than 99.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.2%), White (2.1%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marvell-Elaine Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Marvell-Elaine Elementary School employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marvell-Elaine Elementary School is $12,462.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Marvell-Elaine Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marvell-Elaine School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marvell-Elaine School District 252^nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marvell-Elaine Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	11.11	390^th	411	5.1%
2006	14.32	360^th	402	10.4%
2007	2.24	434^th	440	1.4%
2008	21.98	374^th	439	14.8%
2009	18.56	390^th	445	12.4%
2010	6.57	438^th	457	4.2%
2011	22.08	406^th	471	13.8%
2012	30.97	381^st	468	18.6%
2013	53.13	262^nd	476	45.0%
2014	57.04	223^rd	471	52.7%
2015	27.71	368^th	466	21.0%
2016	14.54	448^th	494	9.3%
2017	14.18	443^rd	485	8.7%
2018	9.46	450^th	480	6.3%
2019	11.53	442^nd	488	9.4%
2021	3.33	493^rd	496	0.6%
2022	1.75	487^th	487	0.0%
2023	2.17	492^nd	492	0.0%
2024	2.87	496^th	497	0.2%

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

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Marvell-Elaine Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	62	334	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	396
1989	58	321	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	379
1990	63	296	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	359
1991	56	291	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	347
1992	67	283	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	350
1993	58	287	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	345
1994	59	265	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	324
1995	58	281	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	339
1996	58	281	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	339
1997	72	386	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	458
1998	56	371	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	427
1999	55	371	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	426
2000	57	350	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	407
2001	51	358	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	409
2002	32	338	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	371
2003	32	338	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	371
2004	35	323	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	358
2005	42	320	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	365
2006	46	296	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
2007	43	271	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	315
2008	30	237	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	268
2009	28	240	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	272
2010	20	251	4	10	0	4	9	298
2011	19	233	1	8	0	1	8	270
2012	24	235	0	9	0	0	7	275
2013	33	200	0	18	0	0	7	258
2014	29	196	0	12	0	0	5	242
2015	23	156	0	9	0	0	3	191
2016	26	182	0	9	0	0	4	221
2017	19	184	2	9	0	0	4	218
2018	20	174	2	7	0	0	4	207
2019	27	182	1	7	0	0	2	219
2020	8	180	1	6	0	0	2	197
2021	14	144	1	5	0	0	1	165
2022	5	143	2	2	0	0	0	152
2023	8	194	0	2	0	0	0	204
2024	3	138	0	1	0	0	0	142

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 Marvell-Elaine Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	396	23.8	16.6	n/a
1989	379	24.0	15.7	n/a
1990	359	22.0	16.3	90
1991	347	19.0	18.2	89.9
1992	350	19.0	18.4	88.6
1993	345	20.0	17.3	77.1
1994	324	21.0	15.4	92
1995	339	19.1	17.7	89.1
1996	339	19.1	17.7	89.1
1997	458	23.9	19.2	91
1998	427	23.9	17.9	88.5
1999	426	23.0	18.5	94.8
2000	407	23.0	17.7	92.4
2001	409	24.0	17.0	96.1
2002	371	24.0	15.5	90.3
2003	371	24.0	15.5	90.3
2004	358	25.0	14.3	91.1
2005	365	24.0	15.2	81.4
2006	342	19.0	18.0	82.2
2007	315	26.0	12.1	99
2008	268	25.0	10.7	96.3
2009	272	25.0	10.9	96.7
2010	298	31.5	10.6	97.3
2011	270	25.7	10.4	97.8
2012	275	25.6	10.7	98.5
2013	258	20.0	12.8	98.8
2014	242	21.0	11.5	97.1
2015	191	22.0	8.6	98.4
2016	221	21.0	10.5	100
2017	218	22.8	9.5	20.6
2018	207	20.2	10.2	35.7
2019	219	17.7	12.3	100
2020	197	16.2	12.1	100
2021	165	9.9	16.5	99.4
2022	152	11.8	12.8	100
2023	204	14.3	14.2	100
2024	142	12.0	11.7	100

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 Marvell-Elaine Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	396	23.8	16.6	n/a
1989	379	24.0	15.7	n/a
1990	359	22.0	16.3	90
1991	347	19.0	18.2	89.9
1992	350	19.0	18.4	88.6
1993	345	20.0	17.3	77.1
1994	324	21.0	15.4	92
1995	339	19.1	17.7	89.1
1996	339	19.1	17.7	89.1
1997	458	23.9	19.2	91
1998	427	23.9	17.9	88.5
1999	426	23.0	18.5	94.8
2000	407	23.0	17.7	92.4
2001	409	24.0	17.0	96.1
2002	371	24.0	15.5	90.3
2003	371	24.0	15.5	90.3
2004	358	25.0	14.3	91.1
2005	365	24.0	15.2	81.4
2006	342	19.0	18.0	82.2
2007	315	26.0	12.1	99
2008	268	25.0	10.7	96.3
2009	272	25.0	10.9	96.7
2010	298	31.5	10.6	97.3
2011	270	25.7	10.4	97.8
2012	275	25.6	10.7	98.5
2013	258	20.0	12.8	98.8
2014	242	21.0	11.5	97.1
2015	191	22.0	8.6	98.4
2016	221	21.0	10.5	100
2017	218	22.8	9.5	20.6
2018	207	20.2	10.2	35.7
2019	219	17.7	12.3	100
2020	197	16.2	12.1	100
2021	165	9.9	16.5	99.4
2022	152	11.8	12.8	100
2023	204	14.3	14.2	100
2024	142	12.0	11.7	100

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 Marvell-Elaine Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,700 (21.7%)	$9,762 (78.3%)	$12,462

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marvell-Elaine Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 442^nd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 492^nd of 492 Elementary schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	61.9	29.4	32.5%
3rd Grade English (Marvell-Elaine School District)	61.9	29.4	32.5%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	23.8	23.5	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Marvell-Elaine School District)	23.8	23.5	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	4.8	0	4.8%
3rd Grade Science (Marvell-Elaine School District)	4.8	0	4.8%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	4.8	5.9	1.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Marvell-Elaine School District)	4.8	5.9	1.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	56	13.6	42.4%
4th Grade English (Marvell-Elaine School District)	56	13.6	42.4%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	16	0	16%
4th Grade Math (Marvell-Elaine School District)	16	0	16%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	36	0	36%
4th Grade Science (Marvell-Elaine School District)	36	0	36%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	36	0	36%
4th Grade Reading (Marvell-Elaine School District)	36	0	36%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	32	30	2%
5th Grade English (Marvell-Elaine School District)	32	30	2%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	8	5	3%
5th Grade Math (Marvell-Elaine School District)	8	5	3%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	4	0	4%
5th Grade Science (Marvell-Elaine School District)	4	0	4%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	8	5	3%
5th Grade Reading (Marvell-Elaine School District)	8	5	3%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	63.6	33.3	30.3%
6th Grade English (Marvell-Elaine School District)	63.6	33.3	30.3%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	33.3	13.3	20%
6th Grade Math (Marvell-Elaine School District)	33.3	13.3	20%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	24.3	6.7	17.6%
6th Grade Science (Marvell-Elaine School District)	24.3	6.7	17.6%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Marvell-Elaine Elementary School)	24.3	13.3	11%
6th Grade Reading (Marvell-Elaine School District)	24.3	13.3	11%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	219	204	6.8%
African American	182	194	6.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	2	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	27	8	70.4%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Marvell-Elaine Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marvell-Elaine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1018b Hwy 49	Marvell	72366	Phillips County	Marvell-Elaine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 829-2946	142	12	11.7	100.0%	3 (2.1%)	138 (97.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.9	496^th of 497 public elementary schools	0.2%		2.2	492^nd of 492 public elementary schools	0.0%	4	5.9	0.0	0.0	10.0	4.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	1.5	11.1	0.0	0.0	5.0	4.6	5.6	0.0	0.0	5.0	3.1	$12,462	$2,700	$9,762
Barton Elementary School	Public	K-6	9546 Hwy 85 S	Barton	72312	Phillips County	Barton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 572-3984	302	27	11.2	106.6%	185 (61.3%)	89 (29.5%)	12 (4.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	23.8	402^nd of 497 public elementary schools	19.1%		26.8	382^nd of 492 public elementary schools	22.4%	20	38.5	20.0	17.6	23.6	24.4	41.0	14.3	17.7	25.5	24.4	25.7	8.6	19.6	15.7	17.6	15.4	31.4	7.9	23.5	18.7	$9,867	$1,370	$8,497
Anna Strong Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	214 South Alabama Street	Marianna	72360	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 295-7140	402	25	16.0	99.5%	12 (3.0%)	364 (90.5%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	14.5	449^th of 497 public elementary schools	9.7%		7.3	468^th of 492 public elementary schools	4.9%	19	12.0	14.3	18.4	23.3	16.3	14.0	18.4	20.4	13.3	16.8	20.0	18.3	22.5	16.7	19.6	14.0	14.2	20.4	13.3	15.7	$13,903	$3,644	$10,258
J.F. Wahl Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	125 Hicklory Hill	West Helena	72390	Phillips County	Helena / West Helena School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 338-4425	541	36	15.0	100.0%	24 (4.4%)	496 (91.7%)	6 (1.1%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	10.9	465^th of 497 public elementary schools	6.4%		13.7	434^th of 492 public elementary schools	11.8%	31	15.9	7.8	8.4	26.8	14.2	17.5	6.3	9.9	28.6	15.0	14.3	3.2	8.4	16.1	10.3	12.7	11.0	8.5	16.1	11.8	$11,715	$3,313	$8,402
KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	210 Cherry St	Helena	72342	Phillips County	KIPP Delta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 753-9800	470	33	14.2	100.0%	20 (4.3%)	439 (93.4%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14.5	448^th of 497 public elementary schools	9.9%		18.1	417^th of 492 public elementary schools	15.2%	31	18.8	11.3	20.3		16.9	20.3	12.7	20.4		17.8	17.7	12.7	13.6		14.8	23.1	12.7	20.3		18.8	$12,742	$3,632	$9,110

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