Ozark School District

1609 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Ozark School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,044 students in Ozark School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Arkansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Ozark School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
706 Schools
# Students
1,673 Students
305,192 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
19,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ozark School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#57 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
46%
39%
44%
40%
40%
36%
(21-22)
85-89%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
88%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,906 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,102 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,906
$12,975
Spending / Student
$11,102
$12,887

Best Ozark School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ozark Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18 W. College
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 468-6111
Gr: 6-7 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Elgin B Milton Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Gr: PK-3 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Ozark Upper Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3464
Gr: 4-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,673 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 85-89%
  • : Top 30% in AR
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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