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Holly Harshman Elementary School

1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953

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Holly Harshman Elementary School serves 366 students in grades 3-5.

Holly Harshman Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 366 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Holly Harshman Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 3-5

Total Students

366 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Holly Harshman Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Holly Harshman Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Holly Harshman Elementary School is 0.21, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#355 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Holly Harshman Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holly Harshman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holly Harshman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Holly Harshman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

89%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Holly Harshman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.21

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Holly Harshman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

57%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holly Harshman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

16%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Mena School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Holly Harshman Elementary School often compared to?

Holly Harshman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acorn Elementary School, Louise Durham Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Holly Harshman Elementary School?

366 students attend Holly Harshman Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Holly Harshman Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Harshman Elementary School?

Holly Harshman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Holly Harshman Elementary School offer ?

Holly Harshman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5

What school district is Holly Harshman Elementary School part of?

Holly Harshman Elementary School is part of Mena School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 366 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education