Enrollment
551
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bentonville, AR
Osage Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Osage Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050306001649
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osage Creek Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #13 of 16
- elementary schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Osage Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osage Creek Elementary School ranks #13 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306001649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osage Creek Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osage Creek Elementary School
Osage Creek Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bentonville, Arkansas, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.4% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 144 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #112, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bentonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary (25 students): Osage Creek Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 2.8:1).
Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students) and Bentonville West High School (2,661 students) alongside Osage Creek 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 Osage Creek Elementary School compares
Osage Creek 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 78% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$11,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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
White 54.3%
Asian 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Osage Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bentonville School District, which includes Osage Creek Elementary School.
$11,698
Per student
-5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 37.5%
Federal 8.8%
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 Osage Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentonville West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osage Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Bentonville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~551 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Osage Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Osage Creek Elementary School?
Osage Creek Elementary School has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bentonville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osage Creek Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osage Creek Elementary School?
19.4% of students at Osage Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osage Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Osage Creek Elementary School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osage Creek Elementary School?
Osage Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Osage Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Osage Creek Elementary School ranks #13 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bentonville on the city page.
Is Osage Creek Elementary School a good school?
Osage Creek Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Bentonville School District?
Besides Osage Creek Elementary School, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students), Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), and Grimsley Junior High School (846 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.
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