Below Average
#897 of 1,036 schools in AR
Malvern Elementary School
Elementary School · Malvern School District · Malvern, AR
An elementary school in Malvern, AR serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
P O BOX 769, Malvern, AR 72104
- Math 26% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Malvern Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Malvern Elementary School 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,057/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Malvern), 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
$51,492
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Malvern School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Malvern Elementary School is listed in MALVERN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malvern Elementary School
Malvern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Malvern, AR, part of Malvern School District, serving approximately 680 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malvern Elementary School
What grades does Malvern Elementary School serve?
Malvern Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Malvern Elementary School?
Malvern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malvern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malvern Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malvern Elementary School rank in AR?
Malvern Elementary School ranks #897 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Malvern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Malvern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Malvern Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malvern Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Malvern Elementary School a charter school?
No, Malvern Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malvern Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Malvern Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malvern Elementary School?
87.9% of students at Malvern Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hot Spring County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (501) 467-3166
- Area population (ZIP 72104)
- 23,222
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 72104; 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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