Carroll Smith Elementary School

Summary:

Carroll Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Osceola, Arkansas, serving grades 1-4 with a total enrollment of 307 students. The school is part of the Osceola School District, which is ranked 245 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carroll Smith Elementary School consistently performs significantly below the state average in all tested subjects, with proficiency rates as low as 12.3% in Mathematics and 11.5% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.4% and 35.6%, respectively. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 99% in recent years, indicates that it serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.0 to 13.8 in recent years, suggesting a favorable learning environment with smaller class sizes.

The stark contrast between Carroll Smith Elementary School and the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Gosnell Elementary School and Manila Elementary School, highlights the importance of addressing the systemic issues within the Osceola School District to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students. Carroll Smith Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Arkansas elementary schools for the past several years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 407 to 471 out of 487-497 schools, indicating a need for substantial interventions and improvements to address the educational challenges faced by the school and its students.

Detail:

Public 1-4

138 Franklin
Osceola, AR 72370

(870) 563-2371

District: Osceola School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
471^st of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,769

Students who attend Carroll Smith Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Osceola Middle School
High:	Osceola High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 267

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.1%

White:

9.0%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carroll Smith Elementary School ranks worse than 94.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (83.1%), White (9%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carroll Smith Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Carroll Smith Elementary School employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carroll Smith Elementary School is $10,769.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carroll Smith Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Osceola School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola School District 245^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carroll Smith Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2013	25.97	402^nd	476	15.5%
2014	8.36	453^rd	471	3.8%
2015	19.13	407^th	466	12.7%
2016	17.59	439^th	494	11.1%
2017	18.96	426^th	485	12.2%
2018	8.29	452^nd	480	5.8%
2019	13.96	434^th	488	11.1%
2021	15.13	431^st	496	13.1%
2022	15.11	418^th	487	14.2%
2023	12.61	444^th	492	9.8%
2024	10.22	471^st	497	5.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Carroll Smith Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2011	23	293	0	3	2	321
2012	11	240	0	1	4	256
2013	90	359	3	3	3	458
2014	71	345	2	2	5	425
2015	76	326	2	9	8	421
2016	68	314	1	13	10	406
2017	54	297	2	16	9	378
2018	61	292	2	16	10	381
2019	42	266	2	13	9	332
2020	37	264	2	12	8	323
2021	36	257	2	7	17	319
2022	31	256	3	6	19	315
2023	26	254	2	6	19	307
2024	24	222	0	7	14	267

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carroll Smith Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	321	26.6	12.0	96.9
2012	256	21.4	11.9	98.8
2013	458	25.6	17.8	99.3
2014	425	30.5	13.8	92.7
2015	421	32.0	13.1	99.3
2016	406	30.0	13.5	99.3
2017	378	29.8	12.6	99.2
2018	381	29.9	12.7	37.3
2019	332	22.7	14.5	100
2020	323	25.7	12.5	100
2021	319	28.8	11.0	100
2022	315	22.7	13.8	100
2023	307	24.6	12.4	99
2024	267	20.9	12.7	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carroll Smith Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	321	26.6	12.0	96.9
2012	256	21.4	11.9	98.8
2013	458	25.6	17.8	99.3
2014	425	30.5	13.8	92.7
2015	421	32.0	13.1	99.3
2016	406	30.0	13.5	99.3
2017	378	29.8	12.6	99.2
2018	381	29.9	12.7	37.3
2019	332	22.7	14.5	100
2020	323	25.7	12.5	100
2021	319	28.8	11.0	100
2022	315	22.7	13.8	100
2023	307	24.6	12.4	99
2024	267	20.9	12.7	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carroll Smith Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,891 (17.6%)	$8,878 (82.4%)	$10,769

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carroll Smith Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 434^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 444^th of 492 Elementary schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Carroll Smith Elementary School)	60.6	50.7	9.9%
3rd Grade English (Osceola School District)	60.6	50.7	9.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Carroll Smith Elementary School)	57.3	25.7	31.6%
3rd Grade Math (Osceola School District)	57.3	25.7	31.6%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Carroll Smith Elementary School)	19.1	11.2	7.9%
3rd Grade Science (Osceola School District)	19.1	11.2	7.9%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Carroll Smith Elementary School)	18	11.3	6.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Osceola School District)	18	11.3	6.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Carroll Smith Elementary School)	45.9	43.2	2.7%
4th Grade English (Osceola School District)	45.9	43.2	2.7%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Carroll Smith Elementary School)	27.6	33.8	6.2%
4th Grade Math (Osceola School District)	27.6	33.8	6.2%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Carroll Smith Elementary School)	16	16
4th Grade Science (Osceola School District)	16	16
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Carroll Smith Elementary School)	24.1	16	8.1%
4th Grade Reading (Osceola School District)	24.1	16	8.1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	332	307	7.5%
African American	266	254	4.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	13	6	53.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	42	26	38.1%
Two or More Races	9	19	111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	99%	1%

Schools Near Carroll Smith Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carroll Smith Elementary School	Public	1-4	138 Franklin	Osceola	72370	Mississippi County	Osceola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 563-2371	267	21	12.7	98.9%	24 (9.0%)	222 (83.1%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	10.2	471^st of 497 public elementary schools	5.2%		12.6	444^th of 492 public elementary schools	9.8%	27	18.5	12.3			15.4	18.5	13.8			16.1	12.3	12.3			12.3	12.3	10.7			11.5	$10,769	$1,891	$8,878
North Elementary School	Public	PK-K	1230 W Semmes	Osceola	72370	Mississippi County	Osceola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 563-1155	160	9	18.4	98.1%	18 (11.3%)	124 (77.5%)	9 (5.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)								(n/a)																					$15,206	$5,149	$10,057
Rivercrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1704 W State Hwy 14	Wilson	72395	Mississippi County	Rivercrest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 655-8121	639	38	16.9	100.0%	371 (58.1%)	176 (27.5%)	49 (7.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.1%)	55.4	229^th of 497 public elementary schools	53.9%		60.8	201^st of 492 public elementary schools	59.1%	28	25.8	43.6	43.6	48.9	40.2	23.7	40.0	46.1	46.7	38.7	15.0	45.9	41.0	37.8	34.4	25.8	34.2	34.6	31.1	31.2	$9,683	$1,768	$7,914
Blytheville Primary School	Public	K-2	1103 Byrum Rd	Blytheville	72315	Mississippi County	Blytheville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 763-6916	341	21	16.2	111.4%	41 (12.0%)	275 (80.6%)	13 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)								(n/a)																					$10,695	$2,276	$8,419
Manila Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	419 E Olynpia St	Manila	72442	Mississippi County	Manila School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 561-3145	613	34	17.8	59.5%	581 (94.8%)	6 (1.0%)	17 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	52.2	244^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.9%		48.3	288^th of 492 public elementary schools	41.5%	44	37.4	25.3	51.3	25.8	35.3	39.3	29.1	52.6	24.3	36.8	39.8	30.6	30.3	38.6	34.9	43.4	29.1	42.1	21.4	34.5	$9,407	$1,875	$7,532
Kipp: Blytheville College Prep	Public, Charter	K-6	1007 S Franklin St	Blytheville	72315	Mississippi County	KIPP Delta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 780-6333	305	16	19.1	100.0%	9 (3.0%)	266 (87.2%)	21 (6.9%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	10.9	466^th of 497 public elementary schools	6.2%		5.8	475^th of 492 public elementary schools	3.5%	9	7.2	9.1	6.4	30.7	11.9	7.2	4.4	9.7	26.9	10.4	21.4	15.5	3.2	15.4	14.6	7.2	9.1	9.7	23.0	11.2	$14,246	$1,445	$12,801
Blytheville Elementary School	Public	3-5	1124 W Moultrie Dr	Blytheville	72315	Mississippi County	Blytheville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 763-4485	326	19	16.8	100.0%	40 (12.3%)	268 (82.2%)	12 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	4.1	494^th of 497 public elementary schools	0.6%		6.4	471^st of 492 public elementary schools	4.3%	23	3.7	8.5	9.7		7.3	4.6	8.2	9.6		7.5	5.5	2.5	6.7		4.8	4.6	5.7	6.7		5.7	$9,977	$2,245	$7,732
Gosnell Elementary School	Public	K-6	600 Hwy 181	Gosnell	72315	Mississippi County	Gosnell School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 532-4003	582	41	14.2	77.1%	341 (58.6%)	152 (26.1%)	42 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.9%)	71.6	125^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.8%		72.8	128^th of 492 public elementary schools	74.0%	3	36.7	47.6	35.2	57.0	44.0	35.3	44.0	33.0	54.4	41.5	56.3	59.6	31.9	70.9	53.9	39.5	40.4	37.4	53.1	42.4	$9,298	$1,375	$7,923
Armorel Elementary School	Public	K-6	4555 Hwy 137 N	Armorel	72310	Mississippi County	Armorel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 763-5600	198	18	10.8	50.5%	165 (83.3%)	22 (11.1%)	10 (5.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64.2	171^st of 497 public elementary schools	65.6%		83	63^rd of 492 public elementary schools	87.2%	108	48.1	33.4	33.4	24.1	34.5	48.1	37.5	33.3	27.6	36.3	62.9	41.7	56.7	65.5	57.3	51.8	33.3	43.3	31.0	40.0	$10,192	$1,509	$8,683

Frequently Asked Questions about Carroll Smith Elementary School

Is Carroll Smith Elementary School a good school?

Carroll Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Carroll Smith Elementary School?

Students at Carroll Smith Elementary School are 83% African American, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Carroll Smith Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Carroll Smith Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Osceola Middle School
High : Osceola High School

What district is Carroll Smith Elementary School in?

Osceola School District

How many students attend Carroll Smith Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Carroll Smith Elementary School.

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