- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Osceola, AR
Osceola Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051095001555
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Osceola · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Osceola, AR.
School address
District: Osceola School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051095001555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Osceola Middle School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 051095001555 · Osceola, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 10.5:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Osceola Elementary School (265 students)
Osceola Middle School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Osceola Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Osceola Elemen
Osceola Elementary School
265 students
- Osceola High S
Osceola High School
254 students
- This school
Osceola Middle School
221 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
132 students
What this shows Osceola Middle School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola Middle School compares
Osceola Middle 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 24% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
White 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Osceola Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osceola High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Middle 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
- 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osceola Middle School
How many students attend Osceola Middle School?
Osceola Middle School has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Osceola, AR. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 33% 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 Middle School?
98.8% of students at Osceola Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Middle School is African American at 86.9% of enrollment, in Osceola, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Middle School?
Osceola Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Osceola?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Osceola School District also operates Osceola Elementary School (265 students), Osceola High School (254 students), and North Elementary School (132 students). See the Osceola School District district page for the complete list.