ODEN SCHOOLS

OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
135 SCHOOL DRIVE
MENA, AR 71953
133 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Oden Schools is a small, rural public K-12 institution located in Oden, Arkansas, serving as a vital educational hub for the surrounding Ouachita River community. As part of the Ouachita River School District, the school is situated in a scenic, remote area of the Ouachita Mountains, fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive, personalized approach to learning.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for both higher education and the local workforce by offering a comprehensive core curriculum paired with extracurricular opportunities. Because of its location, Oden Schools often emphasizes community engagement and a strong school spirit, acting as a central gathering point for local families. Those looking for detailed information regarding current academic programs, district policies, or school events can find additional resources on their official website at http://www.ouachitariversd.org.
133
Total Students
29.4
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    109 (82.0%)
  • Two or More
    10 (7.5%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    6 (4.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)326-4311
Website: http://www.ouachitariversd.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 67
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio