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Marshall Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-3
159th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools
Better than 68% of Arkansas elementary schools
Summary

Marshall Elementary School in Marshall, AR, serves 284 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade within the Searcy County School District, a well-regarded district ranked in the top 30% of Arkansas districts.

This school stands out for its exceptional performance in math and science, especially for 3rd graders. In the most recent school year, 57.3% of students were proficient in math and 57.4% in science—both more than 13 percentage points above the state average. This is a significant strength compared to nearby schools like Timbo Elementary (31.3% math, 35.3% science) and St. Joe Elementary (52.2% math, 50% science). While the school’s English and reading scores are closer to the state average, its STEM focus is a clear driver of its overall strong ranking. The school also benefits from higher per-student spending ($17,395) than Timbo Elementary ($15,108), which likely supports its effective programs and resources.

Marshall Elementary serves a community with high economic need—nearly 99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch—yet it consistently achieves strong results, earning 4-star ratings in five of the last ten years. Its performance can be volatile from year to year, but the school’s ability to excel in math and science despite this challenge is a testament to its effective teaching and targeted support. For parents, this school offers a robust foundation in STEM subjects within a supportive district, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.

284
Students ?
13.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$17,395
Per pupil spending ?
98.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 201 W College St
       Marshall, AR  72650

(870) 448-3333

District: Searcy County School District


Students who attend Marshall Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Leslie Intermediate School
High:    Marshall High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
3.5%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 37th percentile in 2022 → 68th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (50% vs 42% meeting standards)
✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 68th (2026) from a 37th-percentile low (2022)
✓Above the Arkansas median (68th percentile)
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school50%
District avg45%
Arkansas avg42%
159th of 491
Arkansas public elementary schools ?
Top 32%▼ down 9 pts since 2016
From top 23% (2016) to top 32% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
68th of 251Searcy County 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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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArkansas percentileRating
202667.1159 of 49167.6%★★★☆☆
202580.980 of 49583.8%★★★★☆
202461.5198 of 49760.2%★★★☆☆
202361.5196 of 49260.2%★★★☆☆
202243.2306 of 48737.2%★★☆☆☆
202173.8113 of 49677.2%★★★★☆
201975.3102 of 48879.1%★★★★☆
201880.276 of 48084.2%★★★★☆
201773.2104 of 48578.6%★★★★☆
201670.0115 of 49476.7%★★★★☆
201470.0124 of 47173.7%★★★★☆
201356.7238 of 47650.0%★★★☆☆
201276.176 of 46883.8%★★★★☆
201182.740 of 47191.5%★★★★★
201080.253 of 45788.4%★★★★☆
200974.398 of 44578.0%★★★★☆
200870.2134 of 43969.5%★★★☆☆
200759.6193 of 44056.1%★★★☆☆
200660.2182 of 40254.7%★★★☆☆
200531.6320 of 41122.1%★☆☆☆☆
By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?
Science57%+13 vs state
Mathematics57%+13 vs state
Reading44%+4 vs state
English Language Arts43%+3 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marshall Elementary School

Marshall Elementary School ranks 159th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Marshall Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Leslie Intermediate School
High : Marshall High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 284 students attended Marshall Elementary School.

Students at Marshall Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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Latest Arkansas data All new data »
2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026
2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026
2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026
2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026


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.

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