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Magnet Cove Elementary School

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Magnet Cove Elementary School ranks 198 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

198^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Magnet Cove Elementary School in Malvern, AR, serves 368 students from Pre-K through 6th grade and is part of the high-performing Magnet Cove School District, which ranks in the top 22% of Arkansas districts.

This school stands out for consistently beating the state average in core subjects like English, math, and science, despite having a moderate level of economic disadvantage (about 60% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch). A real highlight is the 6th-grade science program, where nearly 58% of students are proficient—far above the state average of 42.5% and outperforming every nearby school. The school also shows a strong "turnaround" story, recovering from a low point a few years ago to now rank in the top 40% of Arkansas elementary schools. Compared to nearby Hot Springs School District schools like Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School and Oaklawn Stem Magnet School, which spend over $15,000 per student but rank in the bottom 20% of the state, Magnet Cove achieves far better results with lower spending ($12,103 per student). It is a strong competitor to top-tier area schools like Lakeside Intermediate School and Lakeside Primary School, and it leads among schools in the immediate Malvern area, including Malvern Elementary School.

One area for improvement is a noticeable dip in 4th-grade performance, where students score slightly below the state average in English and science, suggesting a possible curriculum transition issue between 3rd and 4th grade. Overall, the school offers a stable learning environment with a student-teacher ratio of about 17:1 and a positive upward trajectory, making it a standout choice for families seeking efficient, effective education in the region.

368

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,103

Per pupil spending ?

59.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

22083 Hwy 51
Malvern, AR 72104

(501) 337-9131

District: Magnet Cove School District

Students who attend Magnet Cove Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Magnet Cove High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Hispanic:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2021 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 60th (2026) from a 34th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Arkansas median (60th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg48%

Arkansas avg42%

198^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 33% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

55^th of 251Magnet Cove School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	59.7	198 of 491	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.5	201 of 495	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.0	284 of 497	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.7	225 of 492	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.6	218 of 487	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.9	328 of 496	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.2	196 of 488	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.1	129 of 480	73.1%	★★★★☆
2017	61.4	175 of 485	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.2	165 of 494	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	77.4	81 of 466	82.6%	★★★★☆
2014	79.3	60 of 471	87.3%	★★★★☆
2013	83.3	35 of 476	92.6%	★★★★★
2012	76.2	75 of 468	84.0%	★★★★☆
2011	70.9	124 of 471	73.7%	★★★★☆
2010	76.1	81 of 457	82.3%	★★★★☆
2009	68.0	144 of 445	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	75.1	90 of 439	79.5%	★★★★☆
2007	64.6	162 of 440	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	48.6	246 of 402	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	40.0	289 of 411	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics47%+3 vs state

Science47%+3 vs state

English Language Arts45%+5 vs state

Reading43%+3 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, August 15, 2013

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Magnet Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22083 Hwy 51	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Magnet Cove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 337-9131	368	22	17.0	59.8%	330 (89.7%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	59.7	198^th of 491 public elementary schools	59.7%		59.5	201^st of 495 public elementary schools	59.4%	3	50.0	38.2	44.0	47.4	44.7	44.2	40.0	46.0	42.1	43.0	46.2	47.2	44.0	50.0	46.7	48.1	43.6	40.0	57.9	46.7	$12,103	$1,327	$10,776
Malvern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1807 W Moline St	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Malvern School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 467-3166	781	46	16.8	76.6%	391 (50.1%)	180 (23.0%)	100 (12.8%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (12.8%)	43.7	287^th of 491 public elementary schools	41.5%		33	353^rd of 495 public elementary schools	28.7%	66	44.0	29.1			36.3	43.2	31.4			37.1	55.2	25.3			39.8	49.6	35.1			42.1	$14,922	$4,783	$10,140
Glen Rose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	14334 Hwy. 67	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Glen Rose School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 332-3694	507	27	18.6	55.2%	477 (94.1%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	48.2	266^th of 491 public elementary schools	45.8%		54.9	231^st of 495 public elementary schools	53.3%	35	27.7	42.4	33.9	42.0	36.7	33.3	42.4	32.2	48.4	39.3	33.3	42.4	32.2	48.4	39.2	37.8	50.7	44.0	50.0	45.8	$13,026	$2,762	$10,264
Lakeside Intermediate School	Public	2-4	2855 Malvern Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-2332	721	44	16.4	49.5%	479 (66.4%)	40 (5.5%)	98 (13.6%)	11 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (12.3%)	77.7	95^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.7%		74	118^th of 495 public elementary schools	76.2%	23	48.7	52.1			50.4	50.5	49.6			50.0	70.8	64.6			67.7	52.5	56.6			54.6	$10,930	$990	$9,940
Lakeside Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	2841 Malvern	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-1921	583	30	19.1	50.8%	368 (63.1%)	37 (6.3%)	91 (15.6%)	17 (2.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (11.1%)								(n/a)																					$14,895	$2,036	$12,859
Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2801 Spring Street	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Cutter Morning Star School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-2414	357	20	17.9	78.4%	247 (69.2%)	8 (2.2%)	44 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (14.6%)	48.7	265^th of 491 public elementary schools	46.0%		49.9	260^th of 495 public elementary schools	47.5%	5	41.2	51.9	34.9	36.1	41.9	37.2	46.3	27.9	36.1	37.5	56.8	51.9	16.3	33.4	41.3	51.0	51.8	23.3	30.5	40.8	$14,451	$4,518	$9,933
Westbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2621 N Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 778-7331	371	19	19.3	39.6%	324 (87.3%)	7 (1.9%)	17 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.1%)	70.5	139^th of 491 public elementary schools	71.7%		68.7	148^th of 495 public elementary schools	70.1%	9	45.5				45.5	46.8				46.8	61.1				61.1	54.6				54.6	$9,903	$520	$9,383
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	120 Chestnut	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 620-7821	504	27	18.5	100.0%	100 (19.8%)	224 (44.4%)	111 (22.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (12.1%)	23	407^th of 491 public elementary schools	17.1%		14.9	448^th of 495 public elementary schools	9.5%	41	26.8	28.3	36.3	10.7	26.2	28.3	26.4	36.3	10.7	26.2	43.3	32.1	31.0	23.4	33.4	28.4	34.0	21.8	8.6	23.9	$16,502	$4,560	$11,942
Fountain Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	4207 Park Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Fountain Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 701-1708	491	35	14.0	62.7%	431 (87.8%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	49.3	261^st of 491 public elementary schools	46.8%		71	132^nd of 495 public elementary schools	73.3%	129	39.0	41.4			40.0	40.0	37.4			38.8	39.0	49.3			43.4	46.0	42.7			44.5	$15,768	$3,079	$12,689
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	301 Oaklawn Boulevard	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 623-2661	647	41	15.9	99.8%	191 (29.5%)	251 (38.8%)	114 (17.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	87 (13.4%)	29	381^st of 491 public elementary schools	22.4%		15.2	446^th of 495 public elementary schools	9.9%	65	25.8	30.9	22.8	34.1	28.4	25.8	32.4	26.3	38.5	30.7	30.3	32.4	40.0	39.6	35.7	25.0	32.3	41.7	26.4	31.0	$15,720	$3,974	$11,746

Frequently Asked Questions about Magnet Cove Elementary School

Is Magnet Cove Elementary School a good school?

Magnet Cove Elementary School ranks 198^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Magnet Cove Elementary School attend?

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

High : Magnet Cove High School

How many students attend Magnet Cove Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 368 students attended Magnet Cove Elementary School.

What district is Magnet Cove Elementary School in?

Magnet Cove School District

What is the racial makeup of Magnet Cove Elementary School?

Students at Magnet Cove Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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