Summary:
Enola, Arkansas, is home to a single public school, Mt. Vernon Enola Elementary School, which serves 293 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade and is part of the highly-rated Mount Vernon Enola School District (ranked 4 stars, 72nd percentile statewide).
This school stands out for its remarkable academic turnaround and its ability to outperform state averages despite serving a community with significant economic need, as 69.62% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. After a dip in the 2024-2025 school year, the school rebounded strongly in 2025-2026, jumping 82 places in state rankings to the 64th percentile (3 stars). In the most recent testing year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (45.1%), Reading (43.7%), Mathematics (49.6%), and Science (50.3%) all exceeded the state average. This is a notable achievement given the high poverty rate, suggesting effective resource allocation with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 and per-student spending of $11,985.
While the overall performance is strong, a closer look at grade-level data reveals a specific challenge: 4th grade is the only grade that falls below the state average in both English Language Arts (38.2% vs. 41.4%) and Reading (35.2% vs. 40.9%), indicating a "4th-grade slump" that may need targeted support. Conversely, 3rd grade is a standout, particularly in Science (56.7% vs. 45.4% state) and Mathematics (54% vs. 45.5% state). The school's dramatic one-year improvement across all subjects—with ELA proficiency jumping from 32% to 45.1% and Science from 38.6% to 50.3%—suggests successful implementation of new teaching strategies or interventions, making Mt. Vernon Enola Elementary School a compelling choice for families seeking a school that is clearly on an upward trajectory.
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