Enrollment
132
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Osceola, AR
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051095001237
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Osceola · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Osceola, AR.
School address
District: Osceola School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051095001237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elementary School
North Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Osceola, Arkansas, enrolling 132 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Arkansas schools, with 132 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #46, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Osceola School District spends $16,952 per pupil, 38% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Osceola School District also operates Osceola Elementary School (265 students) and Osceola High School (254 students) alongside North Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 66% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 76% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,952
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 80.3%
White 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, North Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola School District, which includes North Elementary School.
$16,952
Per student
+38%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 21.8%
Federal 32.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~132 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Osceola, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary School?
98.1% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is African American at 80.3% of enrollment, in Osceola, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Elementary School rank among public schools in Osceola?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Osceola, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Osceola on the city page.
Is North Elementary School a good school?
North Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Osceola School District?
Besides North Elementary School, Osceola School District also operates Osceola Elementary School (265 students), Osceola High School (254 students), and Osceola Middle School (221 students). See the Osceola School District district page for the complete list.
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