Louise Durham Elem. School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Louise Durham Elem. School's student population of 370 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Louise Durham Elem. School is 0.32, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
82%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 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?
370 students attend Louise Durham Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Louise Durham Elem. School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louise Durham Elem. School?
Louise Durham Elem. School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louise Durham Elem. School part of?
Louise Durham Elem. School is part of Mena School District.
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