Louise Durham Elementary School
Louise Durham Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Louise Durham Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
428 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Louise Durham Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
5%
14%

Black
n/a
20%

White
90%
60%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%

Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Louise Durham Elementary School?
428 students attend Louise Durham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Louise Durham Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Louise Durham Elementary School offer ?
Louise Durham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Louise Durham Elementary School part of?
Louise Durham Elementary School is part of Mena School District.
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