Magazine Elementary School

Summary:

Magazine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Magazine, Arkansas, with 284 students. The school is part of the Magazine School District, which is ranked 101 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magazine Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Reading, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 47.8% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 33.8% statewide. The school also excels in 5th grade Math, with 56.2% proficiency compared to 38% statewide. Additionally, Magazine Elementary School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 12.5 over the past three years, significantly lower than the nearby Charleston Elementary School, County Line Elementary School, Paris Elementary School, and Booneville Elementary School, which have ratios between 13.6 and 18.

Despite serving a high-needs population, with 74.83% to 77.12% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years, Magazine Elementary School has maintained a consistent level of academic performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests the school is effectively supporting its students and addressing their needs, even when compared to the nearby schools in the Charleston School District, County Line School District, Paris School District, and Booneville School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 351 E Priddy St
       Magazine, AR  72943


(479) 969-2565

District: Magazine School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,149 Help


Students who attend Magazine Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Magazine High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.9%
African American:
1.0%
Asian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.2% Help


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Compare Details Magazine Elementary School ranks better than 81.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.9%), Asian (1%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magazine Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magazine Elementary School is $10,149.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Magazine Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Magazine School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Magazine School District 101st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magazine Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.94 86th 411 79.1%
2006 63.27 160th 402 60.2%
2007 66.66 150th 440 65.9%
2008 40.30 310th 439 29.4%
2009 64.98 173rd 445 61.1%
2010 58.70 213th 457 53.4%
2011 66.17 170th 471 63.9%
2012 71.85 116th 468 75.2%
2013 55.00 250th 476 47.5%
2014 52.58 256th 471 45.6%
2015 67.10 123rd 466 73.6%
2016 48.99 271st 494 45.1%
2017 46.28 278th 485 42.7%
2018 45.79 283rd 480 41.0%
2019 51.63 267th 488 45.3%
2021 55.21 239th 496 51.8%
2022 53.74 247th 487 49.3%
2023 52.56 253rd 492 48.6%
2024 77.41 90th 497 81.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

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Enrollment information for Magazine Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 271 2 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 280
1989 287 1 n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 291
1990 266 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 269
1991 241 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 245
1992 254 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 256
1993 245 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 250
1994 255 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 258
1995 280 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 280 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 291 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 296
1998 273 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1999 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2000 282 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2001 297 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2002 283 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2003 283 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2004 274 0 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 307 0 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 345 0 16 3 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 285 0 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2008 291 2 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2009 296 2 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2010 326 1 13 11 4 1 0 0 356
2011 300 0 14 13 1 1 1 0 330
2012 304 0 13 10 1 0 0 0 328
2013 316 0 11 12 3 0 0 0 342
2014 326 0 12 11 1 0 0 0 350
2015 315 0 13 11 0 0 2 0 341
2016 326 0 12 7 5 0 2 0 352
2017 322 0 10 8 2 0 2 0 344
2018 331 0 10 5 4 0 2 0 352
2019 319 1 6 2 4 0 2 0 334
2020 330 4 6 3 3 0 1 0 347
2021 306 4 3 2 3 0 1 0 319
2022 273 4 4 4 3 0 2 0 290
2023 273 3 4 2 1 0 1 0 284
2024 281 3 3 1 1 0 1 0 290

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 Magazine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 15.4 18.1 n/a
1989 291 19.0 15.3 n/a
1990 269 17.0 15.8 41.3
1991 245 16.2 15.1 46.1
1992 256 15.9 16.1 51.2
1993 250 16.0 15.6 50.4
1994 258 16.0 16.1 57.8
1995 281 16.0 17.6 63
1996 281 16.0 17.6 63
1997 296 18.3 16.2 57.8
1998 273 18.3 14.9 47.6
1999 279 14.8 18.9 71.3
2000 283 25.0 11.3 69.6
2001 298 23.0 13.0 63.1
2002 289 22.0 13.1 71.3
2003 289 22.0 13.1 71.3
2004 286 21.0 13.6 69.6
2005 326 23.0 14.2 66.9
2006 365 19.0 19.2 59.5
2007 306 20.0 15.3 84.3
2008 312 23.0 13.6 69.9
2009 316 21.0 15.0 71.2
2010 356 27.5 13.6 71.6
2011 330 24.7 13.3 76.4
2012 328 22.8 14.3 75.6
2013 342 20.7 16.4 76.3
2014 350 24.3 14.3 77.7
2015 341 24.0 14.2 74.5
2016 352 26.0 13.5 80.7
2017 344 24.5 14.0 37.2
2018 352 22.7 15.4 38.4
2019 334 20.3 16.4 78.7
2020 347 21.6 16.0 78.4
2021 319 25.8 12.3 77.1
2022 290 23.6 12.2 74.8
2023 284 22.6 12.5 75
2024 290 21.6 13.3 76.2

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 Magazine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 15.4 18.1 n/a
1989 291 19.0 15.3 n/a
1990 269 17.0 15.8 41.3
1991 245 16.2 15.1 46.1
1992 256 15.9 16.1 51.2
1993 250 16.0 15.6 50.4
1994 258 16.0 16.1 57.8
1995 281 16.0 17.6 63
1996 281 16.0 17.6 63
1997 296 18.3 16.2 57.8
1998 273 18.3 14.9 47.6
1999 279 14.8 18.9 71.3
2000 283 25.0 11.3 69.6
2001 298 23.0 13.0 63.1
2002 289 22.0 13.1 71.3
2003 289 22.0 13.1 71.3
2004 286 21.0 13.6 69.6
2005 326 23.0 14.2 66.9
2006 365 19.0 19.2 59.5
2007 306 20.0 15.3 84.3
2008 312 23.0 13.6 69.9
2009 316 21.0 15.0 71.2
2010 356 27.5 13.6 71.6
2011 330 24.7 13.3 76.4
2012 328 22.8 14.3 75.6
2013 342 20.7 16.4 76.3
2014 350 24.3 14.3 77.7
2015 341 24.0 14.2 74.5
2016 352 26.0 13.5 80.7
2017 344 24.5 14.0 37.2
2018 352 22.7 15.4 38.4
2019 334 20.3 16.4 78.7
2020 347 21.6 16.0 78.4
2021 319 25.8 12.3 77.1
2022 290 23.6 12.2 74.8
2023 284 22.6 12.5 75
2024 290 21.6 13.3 76.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Magazine Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,192 (21.6%) $7,957 (78.4%) $10,149

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Magazine Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 267th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 253rd of 492 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Magazine Elementary School)66.742.3
 24.4%
   3rd Grade English (Magazine School District)66.742.3
 24.4%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Magazine Elementary School)42.530.7
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Magazine School District)42.530.7
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Magazine Elementary School)31.323
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Magazine School District)31.323
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Magazine Elementary School)34.419.2
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Magazine School District)34.419.2
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Magazine Elementary School)79.577.1
 2.4%
   4th Grade English (Magazine School District)79.577.1
 2.4%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Magazine Elementary School)4128.6
 12.4%
   4th Grade Math (Magazine School District)4128.6
 12.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Magazine Elementary School)48.731.4
 17.3%
   4th Grade Science (Magazine School District)48.731.4
 17.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Magazine Elementary School)48.740
 8.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Magazine School District)48.740
 8.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Magazine Elementary School)73.573.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade English (Magazine School District)73.573.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Magazine Elementary School)44.942.3
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Magazine School District)44.942.3
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Magazine Elementary School)38.846.1
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Magazine School District)38.846.1
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Magazine Elementary School)36.738.5
 1.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Magazine School District)36.738.5
 1.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Magazine Elementary School)8085.7
 5.7%
   6th Grade English (Magazine School District)8085.7
 5.7%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Magazine Elementary School)54.350
 4.3%
   6th Grade Math (Magazine School District)54.350
 4.3%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Magazine Elementary School)54.350
 4.3%
   6th Grade Science (Magazine School District)54.350
 4.3%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Magazine Elementary School)48.650
 1.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Magazine School District)48.650
 1.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students334284
 15%
African American13
 200%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White319273
 14.4%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.7%75%
 3.7%


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

High : Magazine High School

Magazine Elementary School ranks 90th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 290 students attended Magazine Elementary School.

Students at Magazine Elementary School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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