Oden Maddox Elementary School (Closed 2018)

135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oden Maddox Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
84 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(16-17)
40-49%
47%
(16-17)
40-49%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
2%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
15%
White
89%
57%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
11%
0.21

Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend Oden Maddox Elementary School?
84 students attend Oden Maddox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Oden Maddox Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oden Maddox Elementary School?
Oden Maddox Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oden Maddox Elementary School offer ?
Oden Maddox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oden Maddox Elementary School part of?
Oden Maddox Elementary School is part of Ouachita River School District.

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