Louise Durham Elem. School

106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Louise Durham Elem. School's student population of 455 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
455 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Louise Durham Elem. School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
1%
20%
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White
84%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Louise Durham Elem. School often compared to?
Louise Durham Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acorn Elementary School, Holly Harshman Elem. School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Louise Durham Elem. School?
455 students attend Louise Durham Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Louise Durham Elem. School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louise Durham Elem. School?
Louise Durham Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Louise Durham Elem. School offer ?
Louise Durham Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Louise Durham Elem. School part of?
Louise Durham Elem. School is part of Mena School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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