Excellent
#67 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 6% in state
Ozark Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · Ozark School District · Ozark, AR
An elementary school in Ozark, AR where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1601 WALDEN DR, Ozark, AR 72949
- Math 45% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ozark Upper Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ozark Upper Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,025/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ozark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,867
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72949; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Ozark School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ozark Upper Elementary School is listed in OZARK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ozark Upper Elementary School
Ozark Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ozark, AR, part of Ozark School District, serving approximately 243 students in grades 4th-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ozark Upper Elementary School
What grades does Ozark Upper Elementary School serve?
Ozark Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Ozark Upper Elementary School?
Ozark Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ozark Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ozark Upper Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ozark Upper Elementary School rank in AR?
Ozark Upper Elementary School ranks #67 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Ozark Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ozark Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ozark Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ozark Upper Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Ozark Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ozark Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ozark Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ozark Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ozark Upper Elementary School?
58.0% of students at Ozark Upper Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (479) 667-3474
- Area population (ZIP 72949)
- 9,474
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72949; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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