ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MENA, AR with about 318 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Mena, Arkansas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Ouachita River School District. Nestled in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students in the surrounding community. As part of a smaller school district, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, aiming to support student development through dedicated instruction and community engagement.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Ouachita River School District, which prioritizes academic growth, character development, and preparing students for future success. By leveraging its connection to the district, Acorn Elementary works to integrate essential curriculum standards while maintaining the personalized attention often found in smaller, community-focused schools. Families interested in enrollment or specific academic programs can find further details regarding the school’s administration and district-wide initiatives on their official website.
For more information, contact ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (479) 394-4833 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MENA, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
http://www.ouachitariversd.org
ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MENA, AR with about 318 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 318
- Teachers:
- 22.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 318 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.