Oden Schools

135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 148 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oden Schools 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oden Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Oden Schools's student population of 148 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Oden Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oden Schools is 0.30, 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)
#733 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oden Schools, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oden Schools and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oden Schools and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oden Schools and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oden Schools and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
19%
White
83%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oden Schools and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oden Schools and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oden Schools.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Oden Schools and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Oden Schools and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oden Schools and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oden Schools and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oden Schools's ranking?
Oden Schools is ranked #733 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Oden Schools often compared to?
Oden Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Caddo Hills Elementary School, Bobby Barrett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oden Schools?
The graduation rate of Oden Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Oden Schools?
148 students attend Oden Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Oden Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oden Schools?
Oden Schools has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oden Schools offer ?
Oden Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oden Schools part of?
Oden Schools is part of Ouachita River School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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