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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
160 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
79%
19%
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White
12%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of North Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
39%
9%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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?
79% of North Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Osceola School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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