CARVER STEAM MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.lrsd.org

325 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carver Magnet Elementary School is a public school located in the historic East Sixth Street district of Little Rock, Arkansas, and operates as part of the Little Rock School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide specialized academic programming that draws students from across the district, often focusing on unique curricula or instructional methods intended to foster student engagement and academic achievement. The school serves an urban community and is committed to providing a structured, supportive environment that prepares young students for future educational success.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Little Rock School District, which emphasizes equity, innovation, and college and career readiness. By maintaining its location near the heart of the city, Carver Magnet plays an active role in its local neighborhood while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school activities, district policies, and academic calendars through the Little Rock School District’s official website.

325

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARVER STEAM MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	36
Black	271
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
271 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
36 (11.1 %)
White
15 (4.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)447-4000
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 58