MARVELL PRIMARY SCHOOL

MARVELL PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MARVELL ELAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MARVELL, AR with about 207 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 20 teachers, MARVELL PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

MARVELL PRIMARY SCHOOL is located in Marvell, Arkansas, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marvell-Elaine School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in their early grade levels, providing a structured environment designed to foster basic literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school operates under the mission of the broader district, which emphasizes equitable access to quality education and the preparation of students for future academic success within the rural context of Phillips County.

The school functions as a core community resource, emphasizing the importance of school-family partnerships to support student growth. By utilizing the district’s infrastructure and resources, MARVELL PRIMARY SCHOOL strives to maintain a curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities present in the local community. Further details regarding specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, and administrative contact information can be found on the district’s official website at [marvellschools.org](http://marvellschools.org).

For more information, contact MARVELL PRIMARY SCHOOL at (870) 829-2946 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1018B HWY 49
MARVELL, AR 72366
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MARVELL PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MARVELL, AR with about 207 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
207
Teachers:
20.27
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 207 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARVELL PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.1%
White
9.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
1.0%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.