Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School

Summary:

Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School is a top-performing public elementary school in Hot Springs, Arkansas that serves grades PK-6. Despite serving a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school consistently ranks among the best in the state, achieving exceptional academic results.

Park Magnet significantly outperforms the Hot Springs School District and the state of Arkansas in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 47.1% of Park Magnet students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 24.8% for the district and 33.8% for the state. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.5 to 18.2 over the past few years, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Park Magnet's consistent high performance is particularly impressive given its proximity to several other magnet schools in the Hot Springs area, including Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School, Oaklawn STEM Magnet School, and Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School. While these nearby schools show a wide range of academic achievement, Park Magnet stands out as an exceptional example of a public magnet school that is able to deliver outstanding results for its students, even in a high-poverty community.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 617 Main St
       Hot Springs, AR  71901


(501) 623-5661

District: Hot Springs School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,046 Help


Students who attend Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School usually attend:

Middle:    Hot Springs Junior Academy
High:    Hot Springs World Class High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.4%
Hispanic:
19.0%
African American:
17.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School ranks better than 73.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hot Springs School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hot Springs School District. Student population at Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), Hispanic (19%), African American (17.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hot Springs School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School is 18.2, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Hot Springs School District! (See more...)
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Compare Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School employs 22.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School is $9,046, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hot Springs School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hot Springs School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hot Springs School District 183rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 97.96 1st 411 99.8%
2006 97.87 1st 402 99.8%
2007 96.71 2nd 440 99.5%
2008 96.50 1st 439 99.8%
2009 96.50 1st 445 99.8%
2010 92.66 2nd 457 99.6%
2011 90.11 6th 471 98.7%
2012 91.21 3rd 468 99.4%
2013 93.81 1st 476 99.8%
2014 93.67 2nd 471 99.6%
2015 99.57 1st 466 99.8%
2016 93.30 8th 494 98.4%
2017 95.40 5th 485 99.0%
2018 97.83 1st 480 99.8%
2019 92.79 16th 488 96.7%
2021 86.67 42nd 496 91.5%
2022 86.33 45th 487 90.8%
2023 77.84 93rd 492 81.1%
2024 71.09 130th 497 73.8%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 24, 2011

Open Quote I have a son that has now been enrolled in Park for 3 years (K-2nd) and I have been pleasantly surprised with the school system. There is an active PTO and volunteers are never turned away. Many parents help out in so many different ways to make sure that this school stays on top. I was not from Arkansas (we moved from St. Paul, MN) and very worried about putting my child in a public school in Arkansas but I couldn't be happier. When I do have concerns the teachers are available and ready to answer questions, lend support, and give advice. I do recommend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 121 117 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1989 94 101 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 195
1990 107 105 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1991 125 102 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1992 101 111 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1993 117 128 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1994 129 118 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 252
1995 144 130 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1996 144 130 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1997 135 123 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1998 120 141 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 265
1999 114 119 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2000 84 91 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2001 158 71 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2002 140 68 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 218
2003 140 68 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 218
2004 150 56 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 221
2005 178 52 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2006 183 44 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2007 179 34 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2008 206 28 12 23 3 n/a n/a 0 272
2009 205 31 14 29 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2010 197 26 14 21 1 0 0 0 259
2011 209 43 11 26 4 0 0 0 293
2012 208 37 9 36 4 2 3 0 299
2013 197 28 5 36 2 2 7 0 277
2014 190 28 4 35 1 2 7 0 267
2015 181 36 8 36 0 1 12 0 274
2016 160 51 4 39 0 0 14 0 268
2017 149 58 10 42 0 0 14 0 273
2018 142 55 9 44 0 0 19 0 269
2019 156 67 10 57 1 0 31 0 322
2020 183 77 13 75 2 0 48 0 398
2021 183 70 14 82 2 0 53 0 404
2022 185 72 9 83 2 0 55 0 406
2023 197 72 10 79 2 0 56 0 416

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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 239 14.3 16.7 n/a
1989 195 16.0 12.1 n/a
1990 213 16.0 13.3 70.4
1991 232 17.9 12.9 68.1
1992 218 17.2 12.6 75.7
1993 245 15.8 15.5 85.3
1994 252 16.3 15.5 82.1
1995 276 16.6 16.6 84.1
1996 276 16.6 16.6 84.1
1997 262 16.6 15.8 89.7
1998 265 16.6 16.0 87.5
1999 241 13.5 17.9 92.1
2000 182 16.0 11.4 91.2
2001 237 17.0 13.9 51.9
2002 218 15.0 14.5 39.9
2003 218 15.0 14.5 39.9
2004 221 15.0 14.7 36.2
2005 249 16.0 15.6 41
2006 244 14.0 17.4 38.1
2007 243 18.0 13.5 31.3
2008 272 19.0 14.3 28.3
2009 281 19.0 14.8 38.4
2010 259 22.3 12.9 39.8
2011 293 17.1 17.0 41.3
2012 299 16.5 18.0 48.8
2013 277 16.9 16.3 51.3
2014 267 18.6 14.3 49.1
2015 274 19.0 14.4 50
2016 268 17.0 15.7 54.9
2017 273 15.6 17.4 26.4
2018 269 16.2 16.5 77.7
2019 322 17.2 18.6 100
2020 398 24.7 16.1 100
2021 404 24.3 16.6 100
2022 406 26.1 15.5 100
2023 416 22.7 18.2 100

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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 239 14.3 16.7 n/a
1989 195 16.0 12.1 n/a
1990 213 16.0 13.3 70.4
1991 232 17.9 12.9 68.1
1992 218 17.2 12.6 75.7
1993 245 15.8 15.5 85.3
1994 252 16.3 15.5 82.1
1995 276 16.6 16.6 84.1
1996 276 16.6 16.6 84.1
1997 262 16.6 15.8 89.7
1998 265 16.6 16.0 87.5
1999 241 13.5 17.9 92.1
2000 182 16.0 11.4 91.2
2001 237 17.0 13.9 51.9
2002 218 15.0 14.5 39.9
2003 218 15.0 14.5 39.9
2004 221 15.0 14.7 36.2
2005 249 16.0 15.6 41
2006 244 14.0 17.4 38.1
2007 243 18.0 13.5 31.3
2008 272 19.0 14.3 28.3
2009 281 19.0 14.8 38.4
2010 259 22.3 12.9 39.8
2011 293 17.1 17.0 41.3
2012 299 16.5 18.0 48.8
2013 277 16.9 16.3 51.3
2014 267 18.6 14.3 49.1
2015 274 19.0 14.4 50
2016 268 17.0 15.7 54.9
2017 273 15.6 17.4 26.4
2018 269 16.2 16.5 77.7
2019 322 17.2 18.6 100
2020 398 24.7 16.1 100
2021 404 24.3 16.6 100
2022 406 26.1 15.5 100
2023 416 22.7 18.2 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $500 (5.5%) $8,546 (94.5%) $9,046

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 93rd of 492 Elementary schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)91.963.2
 28.7%
   3rd Grade English (Hot Springs School District)72.342.6
 29.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)79.655.9
 23.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Hot Springs School District)60.235.5
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)55.142.7
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Hot Springs School District)31.619.1
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)53.136.7
 16.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hot Springs School District)32.716
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)91.886.7
 5.1%
   4th Grade English (Hot Springs School District)65.359.5
 5.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)77.658.8
 18.8%
   4th Grade Math (Hot Springs School District)47.631.3
 16.3%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)61.250
 11.2%
   4th Grade Science (Hot Springs School District)34.427.5
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)71.555.9
 15.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Hot Springs School District)39.532.6
 6.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)10080
 20%
   5th Grade English (Hot Springs School District)71.559.7
 11.8%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)8556
 29%
   5th Grade Math (Hot Springs School District)45.325.4
 19.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)82.536
 46.5%
   5th Grade Science (Hot Springs School District)3419.8
 14.2%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School)8548
 37%
   5th Grade Reading (Hot Springs School District)36.422.4
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students322416
 29.2%
African American6772
 7.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1010
Hispanic5779
 38.6%
Pacific Islander00
White156197
 26.3%
Two or More Races3156
 80.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School.

Students at Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School are 47% White, 19% Hispanic, 17% African American, 13% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School ranks 130th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hot Springs Junior Academy
High : Hot Springs World Class High School


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