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Osage Creek Elementary School

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Osage Creek Elementary School ranks 74 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

74^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 85% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Osage Creek Elementary School is a K-4 public school in Bentonville, AR, serving 551 students as part of the highly-regarded Bentonville School District, which ranks in the top 3% of districts statewide. This school stands out as a "rising star" with a remarkable turnaround: after a dip in the 2023-2024 school year, it has climbed an impressive 112 spots in state rankings over two years, now sitting at 74th in Arkansas. This dramatic improvement signals strong leadership and effective instructional changes that are making a real difference for students.

One of the most interesting findings is the school's grade-level performance pattern. Osage Creek's 3rd graders are true powerhouses, outperforming the district average in English Language Arts and Reading. However, the school faces a "4th grade slump," where 4th graders fall below district averages, especially in Mathematics (57.2% vs. 72.4%) and Science (50% vs. 65.8%). This is a school-specific challenge, not a district-wide trend, making it a key area for parents to watch. Additionally, Osage Creek serves a more economically diverse population than its highest-performing neighbors, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 27.77%, compared to just 6.41% at Willowbrook Elementary and 14.92% at Elm Tree Elementary. Despite this, the school achieves strong results with notable fiscal efficiency, spending $11,343 per student—significantly less than Thomas Jefferson Elementary ($18,166) while delivering comparable performance.

While Osage Creek is a solid school, it operates in a neighborhood of exceptional options. Nearby schools like Elm Tree (ranked 8th), Central Park At Morning Star (14th), and Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville (6th) all rank in the top 5% of the state, making Osage Creek a "good" choice in a sea of "exceptional" ones. For parents, this means the school offers a strong, improving education with a diverse student body, but the 4th-grade performance gap is a critical area to monitor. The school's upward trajectory and efficient use of resources make it a compelling option for families seeking a school on the rise.

551

Students ?

19.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,343

Per pupil spending ?

27.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72712

(479) 286-9500

District: Bentonville School District

Students who attend Osage Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Creekside Middle School
	Grimsley Junior High School
High:	Bentonville West High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.3%

Asian:

17.8%

Hispanic:

10.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 86th percentile in 2019 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (59% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Arkansas elementary schools

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Bentonville School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg66%

Arkansas avg42%

74^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 2 pts since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 13Elementary Schools in the Bentonville School District

7^th of 251Bentonville School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	81.4	74 of 491	84.9%	★★★★☆
2025	77.6	99 of 495	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	62.6	186 of 497	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.9	127 of 492	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	78.1	93 of 487	80.9%	★★★★☆
2021	87.4	40 of 496	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	82.0	66 of 488	86.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics62%+18 vs state

Science58%+14 vs state

Reading58%+17 vs state

English Language Arts56%+17 vs state

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Teachers and staff very attentive and involved with students. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)							ATLAS Reading (2026)							ATLAS Mathematics (2026)						ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Science (2026)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Osage Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-9500	551	29	19.0	27.8%	299 (54.3%)	36 (6.5%)	58 (10.5%)	98 (17.8%)	25 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.2%)	81.4	74^th of 491 public elementary schools	84.9%		77.6	99^th of 495 public elementary schools	80.0%	25	67.7	47.6					56.5	67.7	50.0					57.8	68.7	57.2				62.3			67.6	50.0					57.9	$11,343	$544	$10,799
Willowbrook Elementary School	Public	K-4	1800 SW Gator Boulevard	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 418-7300	671	35	19.1	6.4%	317 (47.2%)	27 (4.0%)	28 (4.2%)	254 (37.9%)	12 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.6%)	94.4	16^th of 491 public elementary schools	96.7%		97.5	8^th of 495 public elementary schools	98.4%	8	59.0	68.4					64.2	61.5	68.3					65.3	77.1	80.7				79.1			68.0	72.3					70.4	$11,007	$433	$10,575
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville	Public, Charter	K-8	1302 Melissa Dr Ste 100	Rogers	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 715-6676	787	45	17.4	7.0%	284 (36.1%)	28 (3.6%)	59 (7.5%)	360 (45.7%)	9 (1.1%)	6 (0.8%)	41 (5.2%)	97.1	6^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.6	14^th of 495 public elementary schools	97.2%	8	75.9	66.0	82.3	67.4	60.0	56.3	71.6	75.9	62.9	79.2	64.0	63.3	56.3	69.8	83.0	76.3	81.3	76.7	31.6	76.7	81.9	84.7	77.7	69.1	77.1	65.1	66.7	68.8	72.1
Central Park At Morning Star	Public	K-4	1400 SW Liberty Avenue	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 696-3200	604	32	18.8	17.9%	391 (64.7%)	17 (2.8%)	70 (11.6%)	91 (15.1%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (4.1%)	94.5	14^th of 491 public elementary schools	97.1%		92.7	27^th of 495 public elementary schools	94.5%	13	69.0	61.1					64.9	70.4	61.1					65.5	81.0	75.2				77.9			74.6	65.6					69.9	$11,081	$437	$10,645
Elm Tree Elementary School	Public	K-4	101 NW Elm Tree Lane	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5650	583	29	20.0	14.9%	445 (76.3%)	22 (3.8%)	67 (11.5%)	20 (3.4%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	21 (3.6%)	97	8^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.4%		97.6	7^th of 495 public elementary schools	98.6%	1	70.1	71.0					70.6	68.0	70.3					69.4	78.3	81.1				80.0			72.2	75.4					74.1	$10,419	$348	$10,071
The International School At Mary Mae Jones	Public	K-4	500 SE 14th Street	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5930	567	33	17.1	42.5%	262 (46.2%)	32 (5.6%)	136 (24.0%)	60 (10.6%)	12 (2.1%)	13 (2.3%)	52 (9.2%)	76.3	107^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.2%		89.8	35^th of 495 public elementary schools	92.9%	72	48.4	56.4					52.5	50.8	52.7					51.7	52.4	58.6				55.6			51.6	62.4					57.2	$13,389	$934	$12,455
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Rogers	Public, Charter	K-6	800 S Dodson Rd	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 821-0382	521	29	18.0	8.8%	252 (48.4%)	18 (3.5%)	56 (10.7%)	173 (33.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	97	9^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.2%		96.2	10^th of 495 public elementary schools	98.0%	1	74.7	73.6	70.6	79.7			74.5	69.0	71.3	70.6	76.6			71.6	85.1	71.3	91.1	78.2		81.0			73.6	71.3	63.2	64.1			68.6
R.E. Baker Elementary School	Public	K-4	301 NW 3rd Street	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5720	309	18	16.7	38.2%	178 (57.6%)	7 (2.3%)	74 (23.9%)	28 (9.1%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.3%)	15 (4.9%)	83.4	63^rd of 491 public elementary schools	87.2%		89.8	38^th of 495 public elementary schools	92.3%	25	52.2	64.3					58.2	54.9	58.6					56.7	53.5	75.7				64.5			55.0	61.4					58.2	$14,602	$1,241	$13,361
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	590 S. Horsebarn Rd.	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	393	19	20.2	44.3%	140 (35.6%)	32 (8.1%)	126 (32.1%)	60 (15.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (7.4%)	85.3	51^st of 491 public elementary schools	89.6%		89.8	36^th of 495 public elementary schools	92.7%	15	59.3	56.4	52.0				56.2	66.1	56.4	56.9				59.9	44.0	62.9	60.8			55.8			64.4	69.3	68.7				67.5
Vaughn Elementary	Public	K-4	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 254-5500	647	35	18.5	21.9%	400 (61.8%)	15 (2.3%)	129 (19.9%)	42 (6.5%)	6 (0.9%)	11 (1.7%)	44 (6.8%)	79.2	84^th of 491 public elementary schools	82.9%		83.7	63^rd of 495 public elementary schools	87.3%	21	53.7	50.0					51.9	55.8	45.0					50.5	64.0	66.4				65.1			59.2	55.0					57.1

Frequently Asked Questions about Osage Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Osage Creek Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 551 students attended Osage Creek Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Osage Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Osage Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekside Middle School
Middle : Grimsley Junior High School
High : Bentonville West High School

Is Osage Creek Elementary School a good school?

Osage Creek Elementary School ranks 74^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Osage Creek Elementary School in?

Bentonville School District

What is the racial makeup of Osage Creek Elementary School?

Students at Osage Creek Elementary School are 54% White, 18% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% American Indian.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 13, 2026

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2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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