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%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
83%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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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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