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Ouachita River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 735 students in Ouachita River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Ouachita River School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
735 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ouachita River School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.7%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
89%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,299 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,061 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Spending
$10 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,299
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,061
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Best Ouachita River School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acorn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Acorn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Oden Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 School Drive
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ouachita River School District?
Ouachita River School District manages 3 public schools serving 735 students.
What is the rank of Ouachita River School District?
Ouachita River School District is ranked #124 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ouachita River School District?
89% of Ouachita River School District 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 Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ouachita River School District?
Ouachita River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Ouachita River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,061 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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