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MABELVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9401 MABELVALE CUT OFF RD, MABELVALE, AR 72103LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
520
Students
Total enrolled
$15,987
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 25% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 520 students in grades KG–05 in MABELVALE, Arkansas.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,987 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MABELVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in MABELVALE, Arkansas, serving grades KG–05 with 520 students. The district invests $15,987 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at MABELVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

520
Total Students
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
91%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution268 male · 252 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility91%
National avg 52% · 471 students
Student Composition
29%
63%
White7%
Hispanic / Latino29%
Black63%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050900001383

Academic Outcomes at MABELVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 72103

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,987Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,987
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,034
Student Support$3,037
Administration$1,918
Operations$2,398
Other$1,599
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,987 spent per student, an estimated $7,082 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
53%
State government
26.6%
Local (property tax)
52.7%
Federal programs
20.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 91% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DON ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJ.A. FAIR K8 PREPARATORY SCHOOLCHICOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFOREST HEIGHTS STEM ACADEMY
+15 more
↓
Middle
PINNACLE VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLCLOVERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOLMANN MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOLMABELVALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLLITTLE ROCK SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLPARKVIEW MAGNET HIGH SCHOOLLITTLE ROCK HALL STEAM MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyPulaski County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (501)447-5400
NCES ID: 050900001383
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MABELVALE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
2,338 students · 09–12
53% FRL
High
LITTLE ROCK SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
2,014 students · 08–12
● 40 opp79% FRL
High
PARKVIEW MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
1,081 students · 09–12
● 33 opp70% FRL
Elem
DON ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1,004 students · KG–05
● 43 opp23% FRL
Elem
J.A. FAIR K8 PREPARATORY SCHOOL
898 students · KG–08
● 44 opp90% FRL
Mid
PINNACLE VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
878 students · 06–08
● 43 opp45% FRL
Elem
CHICOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
867 students · PK–05
● 40 opp91% FRL
Elem
FOREST HEIGHTS STEM ACADEMY
739 students · KG–08
● 43 opp50% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9401 MABELVALE CUT OFF RD, MABELVALE, AR 72103
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.