Enrollment
265
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 051095001524
Osceola Elementary School — Osceola, AR
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Osceola School District · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-6% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Osceola Elementary School reports 265 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 67% above the Arkansas average and 91% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Osceola School District spends $18,669 per pupil district-wide, above the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.6% from local sources (property taxes), 21.8% from the state, and 32.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Osceola Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,669
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 265 Top 25% in Arkansas — larger than 75% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.0% +67% vs state
NCES ID 051095001524
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.5%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola School District, which includes Osceola Elementary School.
$18,669
Per student
+31%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in OSCEOLA, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in OSCEOLA, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Elementary School?
Osceola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.