For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 242 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 6% (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
1,108 Schools
# Students
242 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marvell-Elaine School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#254 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
91%
19%
% White
5%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,372 is higher than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 93% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,128 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,372
$13,136
Spending / Student
$24,128
$13,047
Best Marvell-Elaine School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marvell-elaine Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2946
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2946
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marvell-Elaine School District?
Marvell-Elaine School District manages 2 public schools serving 242 students.
What is the rank of Marvell-Elaine School District?
Marvell-Elaine School District is ranked #256 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marvell-Elaine School District?
91% of Marvell-Elaine School District students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marvell-Elaine School District?
Marvell-Elaine School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, 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 $24,128 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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