UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL

UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL operates as a very small multi-level school in UMPIRE, Arkansas, one of the schools within COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT. Current enrollment sits at 97 students spanning grades K through 12. That puts it 82% smaller than the typical public school in Arkansas, which averages around 534 students.

UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL is one of 4 schools operated by COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district that enrolls 855 students overall.

Looking at the student body, UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL lists that the largest single group is White, at 71% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school records 28% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL shows 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 3.8:1. The state averages around 8.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 97% of students at UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Around the school, Howard County reports that median household earnings sit near $45,603, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 22%. In all, Howard County runs 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,825 students), of which UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL is one.

Nearest neighbor: DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL, around 11.0 miles off.

UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL operates from a rural location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL has edged down 27%, going from 133 students in 2018 to 97 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked up from 65% to 71%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 7.0:1 in 2018 to 3.8:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.