Magness Creek Elementary

Summary:

Magness Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Cabot, Arkansas, serving 355 students in grades PK-4. It is part of the Cabot School District, which is ranked 50 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Magness Creek Elementary has a strong performance history, consistently outperforming the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 38.6% to 42.5%, compared to the state averages of 33.8% to 36.4%. Additionally, Magness Creek has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 26.34% to 39.94% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population. The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 14.4, lower than the district average.

While Magness Creek Elementary is a strong-performing school, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 32nd out of 480 schools in 2017-2018 to 190th out of 497 schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate, leading to Magness Creek's relative decline. However, the school still outperforms many of its nearby counterparts, such as Eastside Elementary and Northside Elementary, which have lower proficiency rates and rankings. The school's higher spending per student of $10,128 in the 2018-2019 school year may contribute to its stronger performance, but other factors likely play a role as well.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 16150 Ark Hwy 5
       Cabot, AR  72023


(501) 743-3565

District: Cabot School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,128 Help


Students who attend Magness Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cabot Junior High North
    Cabot Middle School North
High:    Cabot High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Magness Creek Elementary ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Cabot School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Magness Creek Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Cabot School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magness Creek Elementary is 13.3, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Cabot School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magness Creek Elementary is $10,128, which is the 4th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Cabot School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Magness Creek Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cabot School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabot School District 50th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magness Creek Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.08 41st 411 90.0%
2007 85.18 26th 440 94.1%
2008 89.63 16th 439 96.4%
2009 88.66 15th 445 96.6%
2010 87.21 18th 457 96.1%
2011 84.79 29th 471 93.8%
2012 78.17 62nd 468 86.8%
2013 82.18 45th 476 90.5%
2014 74.46 94th 471 80.0%
2015 69.09 114th 466 75.5%
2016 82.46 47th 494 90.5%
2017 82.27 55th 485 88.7%
2018 89.49 32nd 480 93.3%
2019 85.25 47th 488 90.4%
2021 81.86 68th 496 86.3%
2022 82.67 70th 487 85.6%
2023 78.59 85th 492 82.7%
2024 62.34 190th 497 61.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Magness Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 213 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1989 266 3 1 n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1990 278 0 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 287
1991 284 1 6 0 3 n/a n/a 0 294
1992 290 1 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 302
1993 323 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1994 286 2 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 298
1995 236 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1996 236 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1997 220 1 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1998 239 1 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 253
1999 253 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2000 239 1 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 248
2001 240 1 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 347 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 355
2003 347 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 355
2004 398 2 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 434 1 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2006 482 2 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 499
2007 556 5 14 17 5 n/a n/a 0 597
2008 471 5 17 13 4 n/a n/a 0 510
2009 493 8 19 13 6 n/a n/a 0 539
2010 540 10 17 18 2 0 0 0 587
2011 395 10 10 14 0 2 0 0 431
2012 394 8 11 14 0 5 0 0 432
2013 375 10 13 12 0 5 4 0 419
2014 397 9 4 17 2 4 2 0 435
2015 375 12 5 18 2 4 4 0 420
2016 343 9 2 20 1 4 10 0 389
2017 371 8 4 20 0 2 19 0 424
2018 354 6 3 15 1 1 18 0 398
2019 315 2 4 17 0 0 18 0 356
2020 313 4 3 24 0 0 35 0 379
2021 294 10 3 30 0 0 21 0 358
2022 325 7 3 26 2 0 28 0 391
2023 288 10 2 30 2 0 23 0 355

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 Magness Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 12.3 17.4 n/a
1989 271 21.0 12.9 n/a
1990 287 20.0 14.3 31
1991 294 15.5 18.9 31.3
1992 302 16.2 18.6 29.5
1993 333 18.6 17.9 35.4
1994 298 18.3 16.3 25.5
1995 243 15.2 16.0 29.6
1996 243 15.2 16.0 29.6
1997 235 14.5 16.2 23.4
1998 253 14.5 17.4 24.5
1999 260 13.4 19.4 35.8
2000 248 19.0 13.1 37.5
2001 251 15.0 16.7 40.2
2002 355 23.0 15.4 23.1
2003 355 23.0 15.4 23.1
2004 407 22.0 18.5 21.6
2005 450 29.0 15.5 19.6
2006 499 30.0 16.6 19.6
2007 597 41.0 14.6 17.6
2008 510 34.0 15.0 18
2009 539 34.0 15.9 21.7
2010 587 32.2 16.3 22.1
2011 431 26.5 16.2 31.1
2012 432 27.2 15.8 31.7
2013 419 26.3 15.8 29.4
2014 435 24.6 17.6 33.6
2015 420 32.0 13.1 34.3
2016 389 29.0 13.4 32.6
2017 424 30.2 14.0 20.5
2018 398 29.4 13.5 20.9
2019 356 23.1 15.3 39.6
2020 379 27.1 13.9 36.9
2021 358 26.7 13.3 39.9
2022 391 27.0 14.4 26.3
2023 355 26.6 13.3 35.5

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 Magness Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 12.3 17.4 n/a
1989 271 21.0 12.9 n/a
1990 287 20.0 14.3 31
1991 294 15.5 18.9 31.3
1992 302 16.2 18.6 29.5
1993 333 18.6 17.9 35.4
1994 298 18.3 16.3 25.5
1995 243 15.2 16.0 29.6
1996 243 15.2 16.0 29.6
1997 235 14.5 16.2 23.4
1998 253 14.5 17.4 24.5
1999 260 13.4 19.4 35.8
2000 248 19.0 13.1 37.5
2001 251 15.0 16.7 40.2
2002 355 23.0 15.4 23.1
2003 355 23.0 15.4 23.1
2004 407 22.0 18.5 21.6
2005 450 29.0 15.5 19.6
2006 499 30.0 16.6 19.6
2007 597 41.0 14.6 17.6
2008 510 34.0 15.0 18
2009 539 34.0 15.9 21.7
2010 587 32.2 16.3 22.1
2011 431 26.5 16.2 31.1
2012 432 27.2 15.8 31.7
2013 419 26.3 15.8 29.4
2014 435 24.6 17.6 33.6
2015 420 32.0 13.1 34.3
2016 389 29.0 13.4 32.6
2017 424 30.2 14.0 20.5
2018 398 29.4 13.5 20.9
2019 356 23.1 15.3 39.6
2020 379 27.1 13.9 36.9
2021 358 26.7 13.3 39.9
2022 391 27.0 14.4 26.3
2023 355 26.6 13.3 35.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Magness Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,848 (18.2%) $8,280 (81.8%) $10,128

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Magness Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 85th of 492 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Magness Creek Elementary)79.672.6
 7%
   3rd Grade English (Cabot School District)76.375
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Magness Creek Elementary)79.670.9
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Cabot School District)75.771
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Magness Creek Elementary)5345.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Cabot School District)46.250.7
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Magness Creek Elementary)57.143.6
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cabot School District)44.142.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Magness Creek Elementary)83.364.1
 19.2%
   4th Grade English (Cabot School District)79.472.6
 6.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Magness Creek Elementary)68.262.5
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Cabot School District)70.962.9
 8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Magness Creek Elementary)63.756.3
 7.4%
   4th Grade Science (Cabot School District)53.351.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Magness Creek Elementary)65.256.2
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Cabot School District)58.154.2
 3.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students356355
 0.3%
African American210
 400%
American Indian02
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic1730
 76.5%
Pacific Islander00
White315288
 8.6%
Two or More Races1823
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.6%35.5%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Magness Creek Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Magness Creek Elementary.

Students at Magness Creek Elementary are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Magness Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cabot Junior High North
Middle : Cabot Middle School North
High : Cabot High School

Magness Creek Elementary ranks 190th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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.





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