- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oden, AR
Oden Schools
Federal NCES profile for Oden Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050007301642
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oden Schools earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 133
- students enrolled
Oden Schools has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ouachita River School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050007301642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Oden Schools shrank from 164 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 050007301642 · Oden, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 5.5:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Acorn Elementary School (321 students)
Oden Schools shrank from 164 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Oden Schools in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Acorn Elementa
Acorn Elementary School
321 students
- Acorn High Sch
Acorn High School
281 students
- This school
Oden Schools
133 students
What this shows Oden Schools reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oden Schools compares
Oden Schools is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 60% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 5% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$11,567
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Oden Schools is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ouachita River School District reports $11,567 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oden Schools Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acorn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oden Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oden Schools
How many students attend Oden Schools?
Oden Schools has 133 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oden, AR. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oden Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Oden Schools is 5.5:1, which is 60% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 65% 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 Oden Schools?
64.6% of students at Oden Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oden Schools?
The largest demographic group at Oden Schools is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Oden, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oden Schools?
Oden Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Ouachita River School District?
Besides Oden Schools, Ouachita River School District also operates Acorn Elementary School (321 students) and Acorn High School (281 students). See the Ouachita River School District district page for the complete list.