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Acorn Elementary School

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Acorn Elementary School ranks 77 th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

77^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Acorn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Mena, Arkansas, part of the Ouachita River School District. With 343 students, Acorn Elementary has consistently outperformed the state and district averages in academic proficiency, ranking between the 77th and 214th percentile among Arkansas elementary schools over the past decade.

Acorn Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive given its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 74-77% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 15.8, compared to nearby schools like Cossatot River Primary and Waldron Elementary, which have ratios around 15-18. Additionally, Acorn Elementary's per-student spending of $9,083 in 2018-2019 was on the higher end compared to nearby schools.

These factors, along with Acorn Elementary's targeted instructional strategies, appear to contribute to its academic success. The school consistently outperforms the Mena School District and the Cossatot River School District across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in 2024-2025 reaching 46.8% in ELA, 52.7% in Reading, 55% in Math, and 51.5% in Science. While there is still room for improvement, particularly in bringing up the lower-performing grade levels and subject areas, Acorn Elementary stands out as a high-performing school that is effectively serving its economically disadvantaged student population.

321

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,329

Per pupil spending ?

79.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-4833

District: Ouachita River School District

Students who attend Acorn Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Acorn High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Hispanic:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 54th percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (52% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg36%

77^th of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 30 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 250Ouachita River School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	77 of 495	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	62.0	193 of 497	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.5	164 of 492	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.0	160 of 487	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.6	183 of 496	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.1	174 of 488	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.3	120 of 480	75.0%	★★★★☆
2017	64.2	155 of 485	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.9	117 of 494	76.3%	★★★★☆
2015	50.2	214 of 466	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.2	188 of 471	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.6	239 of 476	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.7	165 of 468	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	77.3	78 of 471	83.4%	★★★★☆
2010	65.6	152 of 457	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	81.5	52 of 445	88.3%	★★★★☆
2008	77.5	67 of 439	84.7%	★★★★☆
2007	75.3	88 of 440	80.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics55%+16 vs state

Reading53%+17 vs state

Science52%+13 vs state

English Language Arts47%+12 vs state

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Schools Near Acorn Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Acorn Elementary School	Public	K-6	143 Polk Road 96	Mena	71953	Polk County	Ouachita River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 394-4833	321	22	14.8	79.1%	287 (89.4%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	3 (0.9%)	13 (4.0%)	81	77^th of 495 public elementary schools	84.4%		62	193^rd of 497 public elementary schools	61.2%	116	44.5	48.1	35.9	57.1	46.8	50.0	52.0	48.7	59.6	52.7	41.7	65.4	38.4	69.1	55.0	55.6	48.1	51.2	52.4	51.5	$11,329	$1,461	$9,868
Holly Harshman Elementary School	Public	3-5	1000 Geyer Drive	Mena	71953	Polk County	Mena School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 394-3151	438	23	19.3	65.5%	374 (85.4%)	2 (0.5%)	35 (8.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.8%)	63.9	170^th of 495 public elementary schools	65.7%		49.7	265^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.7%	95	37.1	42.8	40.3		40.2	37.9	41.3	37.4		38.8	49.2	35.5	33.7		38.8	42.7	56.5	50.6		50.2	$10,630	$1,753	$8,877
Louise Durham Elementary School	Public	K-2	106 Reine Street N	Mena	71953	Polk County	Mena School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 394-2943	357	24	15.0	68.1%	295 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.5%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)								(n/a)																					$13,490	$2,116	$11,374
Waldron Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1895 Rice St.	Waldron	72958	Scott County	Waldron School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 637-2454	648	37	17.3	73.1%	508 (78.4%)	3 (0.5%)	76 (11.7%)	15 (2.3%)	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	31.1	364^th of 495 public elementary schools	26.5%		35.5	345^th of 497 public elementary schools	30.6%	19	28.7	27.3			28.0	28.4	26.4			27.4	25.3	26.4			25.9	36.2	30.0			32.8	$14,018	$1,758	$12,260
Cossatot River Primary School	Public	K-2	122 E. Adair Street	Vandervoort	71972	Polk County	Cossatot River School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 387-6923	170	12	13.8	98.2%	119 (70.0%)	2 (1.2%)	29 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (10.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Acorn Elementary School

How many students attend Acorn Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 321 students attended Acorn Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Acorn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Acorn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Acorn High School

What is the racial makeup of Acorn Elementary School?

Students at Acorn Elementary School are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What district is Acorn Elementary School in?

Ouachita River School District

Is Acorn Elementary School a good school?

Acorn Elementary School ranks 77^th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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