Serving 454 students in grades 3-5, Holly Harshman Elem. School ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holly Harshman Elem. School's student population of 454 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Holly Harshman Elem. School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holly Harshman Elem. School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
85%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holly Harshman Elem. School's ranking?
Holly Harshman Elem. School is ranked #280 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Holly Harshman Elem. School often compared to?
Holly Harshman Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acorn Elementary School, Louise Durham Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Holly Harshman Elem. School?
454 students attend Holly Harshman Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Holly Harshman Elem. School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Holly Harshman Elem. School?
Holly Harshman Elem. School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holly Harshman Elem. School offer ?
Holly Harshman Elem. School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holly Harshman Elem. School part of?
Holly Harshman Elem. School is part of Mena School District.
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