Enrollment
265
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Osceola, AR
Osceola Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051095001524
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Osceola · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Osceola, AR.
School address
District: Osceola School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051095001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osceola Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osceola Elementary School
Osceola Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Osceola, Arkansas, enrolling 265 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #147, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% 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 High School (254 students) and Osceola Middle School (221 students) alongside Osceola 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 Osceola Elementary School compares
Osceola 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.5%
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.
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 84.2%
White 7.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Osceola Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola School District, which includes Osceola 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 Osceola Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~265 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Osceola Elementary School
How many students attend Osceola Elementary School?
Osceola Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Osceola, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Elementary School is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 30% 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 Osceola Elementary School?
99.0% of students at Osceola Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Elementary School is African American at 84.2% of enrollment, in Osceola, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Elementary School?
Osceola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Osceola Elementary School rank among public schools in Osceola?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Elementary School ranks #4 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 Osceola Elementary School a good school?
Osceola Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Osceola Elementary School, Osceola School District also operates Osceola High School (254 students), Osceola Middle School (221 students), and North Elementary School (132 students). See the Osceola School District district page for the complete list.
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