Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Acorn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the west part of its school district in Mena, AR, covering an area of approximately 169 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 23 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acorn Elementary School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Acorn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acorn Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acorn Elementary School's ranking?
Acorn Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Acorn Elementary School often compared to?
Acorn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louise Durham Elementary School, Holly Harshman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Acorn Elementary School?
321 students attend Acorn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Acorn Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Acorn Elementary School?
Acorn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Acorn Elementary School offer ?
Acorn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Acorn Elementary School part of?
Acorn Elementary School is part of Ouachita River School District.
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