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Acorn Elementary School vs. Louise Durham Elem. School

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School Overview

School
Acorn Elementary School
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
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7/
10
Top 50%
Louise Durham Elem. School
106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Acorn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
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 42% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-2
Total Students
343 students
370 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Acorn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Louise Durham Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Acorn Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Louise Durham Elem. School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Acorn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Louise Durham Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Acorn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ouachita River School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Louise Durham Elem. School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mena School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#386 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Acorn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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45-49%
(Top 30% in AR)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acorn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita River School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acorn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita River School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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40-44%
(Top 30% in AR)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acorn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita River School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Acorn Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Louise Durham Elem. School by grade.
Pre-K Students
10
-
Kindergarten Students
45
115
Grade 1 Students
58
128
Grade 2 Students
42
127
Grade 3 Students
55
-
Grade 4 Students
50
-
Grade 5 Students
43
-
Grade 6 Students
40
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Acorn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ouachita River School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Louise Durham Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mena School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Acorn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ouachita River School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Louise Durham Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mena School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Acorn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ouachita River School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Louise Durham Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mena School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Acorn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ouachita River School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Louise Durham Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mena School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
90%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Acorn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ouachita River School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Louise Durham Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mena School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Louise Durham Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Mena School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Acorn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ouachita River School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Louise Durham Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mena School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Acorn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ouachita River School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Louise Durham Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mena School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Acorn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ouachita River School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Louise Durham Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mena School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Acorn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ouachita River School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Louise Durham Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mena School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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