- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oark, AR
Oark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050824000810
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oark Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 107
- students enrolled
Oark Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jasper School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050824000810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Oark Elementary School held near 105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 050824000810 · Oark, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 8.9:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper Elementary School (281 students)
Oark Elementary School held near 105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Oark Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper Element
Jasper Elementary School
281 students
- Jasper High Sc
Jasper High School
205 students
- Kingston Eleme
Kingston Elementary School
122 students
- This school 107
Oark Elementary School
107 students
- Kingston High 92
Kingston High School
92 students
- Oark High Scho 77
Oark High School
77 students
What this shows Oark Elementary School reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oark Elementary School compares
Oark Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 17% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, Oark Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jasper School District reports $15,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oark Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingston High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oark High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oark Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oark Elementary School
How many students attend Oark Elementary School?
Oark Elementary School has 107 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oark, AR. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oark Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oark Elementary School?
81.1% of students at Oark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oark Elementary School is White at 98.1% of enrollment, in Oark, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oark Elementary School?
Oark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jasper School District?
Besides Oark Elementary School, Jasper School District also operates Jasper Elementary School (281 students), Jasper High School (205 students), and Kingston Elementary School (122 students). See the Jasper School District district page for the complete list.