Louise Durham Elementary School serves 357 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Attendance Zone: Louise Durham Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entirety of its school district in Mena, AR, covering approximately 434.4 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 22.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Louise Durham Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
One District, One Book
School Rankings
The diversity score of Louise Durham Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
83%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Louise Durham Elementary School often compared to?
Louise Durham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acorn Elementary School, Holly Harshman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Louise Durham Elementary School?
357 students attend Louise Durham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Louise Durham Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louise Durham Elementary School?
Louise Durham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Louise Durham Elementary School offer ?
Louise Durham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louise Durham Elementary School part of?
Louise Durham Elementary School is part of Mena School District.
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