North Elementary School

1230 W Semmes Ave
Osceola, AR 72370
(School attendance zone shown in map)
North Elementary School serves 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : North Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Osceola, AR, covering approximately 52 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Elementary School's student population of 132 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

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School Rankings

The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

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Asian
1%
2%

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Hispanic
6%
15%

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Black
80%
19%

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White
9%
57%

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Two or more races
4%
5%

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All Ethnic Groups
91%
0.35

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(22-23)
59.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
39%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Elementary School?
132 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of North Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : North Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Osceola, AR, covering approximately 52 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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