CARROLL SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.osd1.org

265 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Osceola Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Osceola, Arkansas. Situated within the Osceola School District, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students. As part of a smaller school district, it plays a central role in the town’s educational infrastructure, focusing on core curriculum standards and student development within the Mississippi County region.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Osceola School District (OSD), which emphasizes student achievement, community engagement, and preparation for future academic success. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding district policies and administration through the district's official website at http://www.osd1.org.

265

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARROLL SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	10
Black	223
Two or More	12

Black
223 (84.2%)
White
20 (7.5%)
Two or More
12 (4.5%)
Hispanic
10 (3.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OSCEOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)563-2371
Website:	http://www.osd1.org
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 64