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#446 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 43% in state
Acorn Elementary School
Elementary School · Ouachita River School District · Mena, AR
An Ouachita River School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
143 POLK 96, Mena, AR 71953
- Math 54% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Acorn Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Acorn Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,965/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,355
Median home value
$144,200
Median rent
$743/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Harshman Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 3–5 | 3.9 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Polk County Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Louise Durham Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–2 | 4.2 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Oden SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | Not available | 148 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ouachita River School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,567NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Acorn Elementary School is listed in OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Acorn Elementary School
Acorn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mena, AR, part of Ouachita River School District, serving approximately 343 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Acorn Elementary School
What grades does Acorn Elementary School serve?
Acorn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Acorn Elementary School?
Acorn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acorn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acorn Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Acorn Elementary School rank in AR?
Acorn Elementary School ranks #446 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Acorn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Acorn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Acorn Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Acorn Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Acorn Elementary School a charter school?
No, Acorn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Acorn Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Acorn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acorn Elementary School?
77.0% of students at Acorn Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (479) 394-4833
- Area population (ZIP 71953)
- 13,412
- Area median age
- 47.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71953; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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