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Omaha School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 418 students in Omaha School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Omaha School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
418 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Omaha School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
91%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,600 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,636 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,600
$12,976
Spending / Student
$15,636
$12,888
Best Omaha School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Omaha Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
522 W. College Rd
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Omaha High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
522 W. College Rd
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Omaha School District?
Omaha School District manages 2 public schools serving 418 students.
What is the rank of Omaha School District?
Omaha School District is ranked #117 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Omaha School District?
91% of Omaha School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Omaha School District?
Omaha School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Omaha School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,636 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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