Very Good
#299 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 29% in state
Magness Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Cabot School District · Cabot, AR
A Cabot School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
16150 ARK HWY 5, Cabot, AR 72023
- Math 52% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Magness Creek Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Magness Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cabot), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,157
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Springs Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Northside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–4 | 4.5 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Eastside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | Not available | 568 | Compare → |
| Stagecoach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | Not available | 472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cabot School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Magness Creek Elementary is listed in CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magness Creek Elementary
Magness Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Cabot, AR, part of Cabot School District, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magness Creek Elementary
What grades does Magness Creek Elementary serve?
Magness Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Magness Creek Elementary?
Magness Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magness Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Magness Creek Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magness Creek Elementary rank in AR?
Magness Creek Elementary ranks #299 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Magness Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Magness Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Magness Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magness Creek Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Magness Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Magness Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Magness Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Magness Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magness Creek Elementary?
37.2% of students at Magness Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lonoke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (501) 743-3565
- Area population (ZIP 72023)
- 36,813
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72023; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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