PARK MAGNET SCHOOL

PARK MAGNET SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HOT SPRINGS, AR with about 269 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, PARK MAGNET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PARK MAGNET SCHOOL, located in the heart of Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a specialized public elementary school within the Hot Springs School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a unique, thematic curriculum designed to engage students through hands-on learning and specialized instruction. The school focuses on fostering academic excellence while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills in a diverse student environment.

By integrating innovative educational programs with core academic standards, Park Magnet aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its students. Its location on Main Street places it centrally within the community, and it is highly regarded for its commitment to individualized student success and its vibrant, inclusive school culture. Parents and guardians often choose Park Magnet for its structured yet enrichment-focused approach to early childhood and elementary education.

For more information, contact PARK MAGNET SCHOOL at (501) 623-5661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

617 MAIN ST
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901
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PARK MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOT SPRINGS, AR with about 269 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
269
Teachers:
16.21
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 269 students

White
52.8%
Black or African American
20.4%
Hispanic/Latino
16.4%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian
3.3%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.