Oden Schools

ODEN SCHOOLS is a K-12 public school located in the rural community of Odense, Arkansas. With an enrollment of 148 students and a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1, ODEN SCHOOLS offers personalized attention to each child's learning needs. The school has 27 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to supporting its diverse range of learners from kindergarten through high school.

Academically, ODEN SCHOOLS ranks in the 26th percentile statewide and holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. In reading and ELA, 32% of students are proficient or above, while 29% meet proficiency standards in math. These scores indicate areas where the school is focusing on student development and growth.

Set against the backdrop of a remote rural area, ODEN SCHOOLS serves as an essential hub for education within its community.

With an enrollment of 148 students, Oden Schools is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Oden Schools are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1, Oden Schools offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.