- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Osceola, AR
Osceola High School
Federal NCES profile for Osceola High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051095000825
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Osceola · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Osceola, AR.
School address
District: Osceola School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051095000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Osceola High School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 051095000825 · Osceola, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 8.8:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Osceola Elementary School (265 students)
Osceola High School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Osceola High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Osceola Elemen
Osceola Elementary School
265 students
- This school
Osceola High School
254 students
- Osceola Middle
Osceola Middle School
221 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
132 students
What this shows Osceola High School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola High School compares
Osceola High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 17% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$18,389
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.8%
White 5.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Osceola High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola High 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 high 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osceola High School
How many students attend Osceola High School?
Osceola High School has 254 students enrolled. It is a high school in Osceola, AR. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola High School is 8.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 44% 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 High School?
98.9% of students at Osceola High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola High School?
The largest demographic group at Osceola High School is African American at 87.8% of enrollment, in Osceola, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola High School?
Osceola High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
How does Osceola High School rank among public schools in Osceola?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola High School ranks #2 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 High School, Osceola School District also operates Osceola Elementary School (265 students), Osceola Middle School (221 students), and North Elementary School (132 students). See the Osceola School District district page for the complete list.