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#765 of 1,036 schools in AR
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Louise Durham Elem. School
Elementary School · MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
106 N REINE ST, Mena, AR 71953
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on AR statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
370
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
370
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arkansas schools
#765 of 1,036
In Mena
#6 of 6
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Louise Durham Elem. School
Elementary School in Mena · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Louise Durham Elem. School
Louise Durham Elem. School is a public elementary school in Mena, AR, part of MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT. Louise Durham Elem.
School serves approximately 370 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Louise Durham Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 1,036 schools in AR.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- AR avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Louise Durham Elem. School Compares
See how Louise Durham Elem. School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
106 N REINE ST, Mena, AR 71953
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Louise Durham Elem. School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SMITHVILLE ES (rated 7.7/10, 24.0 miles away, in nearby Smithville), which scores notably higher. Another option is COSSATOT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 20.7 miles away, in nearby Wickes), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 4.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mena, see our Mena schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 28.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL Mena | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEM. SCHOOL Mena | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| MENA HIGH SCHOOL Mena | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| POLK COUNTY VIRTUAL ACADEMY Mena | 1.9 mi | — |
| ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mena | 4.2 mi | 6.7 |
| ACORN HIGH SCHOOL Mena | 4.2 mi | 6.4 |
| COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL Vandervoort | 15.7 mi | 6.7 |
| COSSATOT RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Cove | 16.2 mi | 7.2 |
| COSSATOT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wickes | 20.7 mi | 7.6 |
| WALDRON HIGH SCHOOL Waldron | 22.8 mi | 5.4 |
| WALDRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Waldron | 23.0 mi | 5.3 |
| WALDRON MIDDLE SCHOOL Waldron | 23.1 mi | 6.1 |
| ADVENTURE ONLINE ACADEMY Waldron | 23.0 mi | 3.2 |
| UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL Umpire | 24.2 mi | 9.2 |
| SMITHVILLE HS Smithville | 24.0 mi | 8.1 |
| SMITHVILLE MS Smithville | 24.0 mi | 5.5 |
| SMITHVILLE ES Smithville | 24.0 mi | 7.7 |
| ARKANSAS CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL-MANSFIELD Mansfield | 29.2 mi | 5.5 |
| HEAVENER HS Heavener | 28.5 mi | 6.2 |
| HEAVENER ES Heavener | 28.5 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 71953 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,355
Median Home Value
$144,200
Median Rent
$743/mo
Population
13,412
College Educated
19.5%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Median Age
47.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| FOX MEADOW ELEMENTARY Jonesboro, AR | 5.3 |
| JOE T. ROBINSON ELEM. SCHOOL Little Rock, AR | 5.3 |
| MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL White Hall, AR | 5.3 |
| NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL El Dorado, AR | 5.3 |
| TILLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith, AR | 5.3 |
| WALDRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Waldron, AR | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Louise Durham Elem. School
What grades does Louise Durham Elem. School serve?
Louise Durham Elem. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Louise Durham Elem. School?
Louise Durham Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise Durham Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise Durham Elem. School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Louise Durham Elem. School rank in AR?
Louise Durham Elem. School ranks #765 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Louise Durham Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Louise Durham Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Louise Durham Elem. School a charter school?
No, Louise Durham Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Louise Durham Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Louise Durham Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louise Durham Elem. School?
70.3% of students at Louise Durham Elem. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (479) 394-2943
Resources & Links
District
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,697
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,089
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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