- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051095001524
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Elementary School earns 28/100 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
- 28
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Osceola Elementary School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 051095001524 · Osceola, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 11:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Osceola High School (254 students)
Osceola Elementary School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Osceola Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Osceola Elementary School
265 students
- Osceola High S
Osceola High School
254 students
- Osceola Middle
Osceola Middle School
221 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
132 students
What this shows Osceola Elementary School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola Elementary School compares
Osceola Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,389
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
District finance for Osceola School District reports $18,389 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~265 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 40.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.