Enrollment
251
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ozark, AR
Ozark Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ozark Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051101001719
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ozark Upper Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ozark Upper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ozark, AR.
School address
District: Ozark School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051101001719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ozark Upper Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ozark Upper Elementary School
Ozark Upper Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ozark, Arkansas, enrolling 251 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Arkansas schools and 42% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ozark School District also operates Ozark High School (629 students) and Elgin B Milton Primary School (527 students) alongside Ozark Upper Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ozark Upper Elementary School compares
Ozark Upper Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Ozark Upper Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ozark School District, which includes Ozark Upper Elementary School.
$10,704
Per student
-13%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 44.0%
Federal 21.3%
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.
How Ozark Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin B Milton Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ozark Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ozark Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~251 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ozark Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Ozark Upper Elementary School?
Ozark Upper Elementary School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ozark, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ozark Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ozark Upper Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ozark Upper Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Ozark Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ozark Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ozark Upper Elementary School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Ozark, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ozark Upper Elementary School?
Ozark Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ozark Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ozark, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ozark on the city page.
Is Ozark Upper Elementary School a good school?
Ozark Upper Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ozark School District?
Besides Ozark Upper Elementary School, Ozark School District also operates Ozark High School (629 students), Elgin B Milton Primary School (527 students), and Ozark Middle School (266 students). See the Ozark School District district page for the complete list.
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