ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
143 POLK 96
MENA, AR 71953
342 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
342
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    308 (90.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)394-4833
Website: http://www.ouachitariversd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 85

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 37
Gender Ratio
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