- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, AR
Owl Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Owl Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050612001213
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owl Creek School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Owl Creek School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owl Creek School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, AR.
School address
District: Fayetteville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050612001213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-463 students YoY
Owl Creek School shrank from 1,024 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-45.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-463 students YoY 050612001213 · Fayetteville, AR Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 11.7:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students)
Owl Creek School shrank from 1,024 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-45.2%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Owl Creek School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School East
2,588 students
- Woodland Junio 765
Woodland Junior High School
765 students
- Ramay Junior H 761
Ramay Junior High School
761 students
- Mcnair Middle 670
Mcnair Middle School
670 students
- This school 619
Owl Creek School
619 students
- Holcomb Elemen 603
Holcomb Elementary School
603 students
What this shows Owl Creek School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owl Creek School compares
Owl Creek 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 14.1%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Owl Creek School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayetteville School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owl Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville High School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramay Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnair Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owl Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Owl Creek School
How many students attend Owl Creek School?
Owl Creek School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,024 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), down 463.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owl Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owl Creek School is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Owl Creek School?
49.0% of students at Owl Creek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owl Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Owl Creek School is White at 36.8% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owl Creek School?
Owl Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Owl Creek School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Owl Creek School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayetteville School District?
Besides Owl Creek School, Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students), Woodland Junior High School (765 students), and Ramay Junior High School (761 students). See the Fayetteville School District district page for the complete list.