North Elementary School

1230 W Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
(School attendance zone shown in map)
North Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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School Overview

North Elementary School's student population of 160 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
77%
19%
White
11%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
39%
9%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Elementary School?
160 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of North Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Osceola School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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