LOUISE DURHAM ELEM. SCHOOL

106 N REINE ST
MENA, AR 71953

www.menaschools.org

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Louise Durham Elementary School is a public school located in Mena, Arkansas, and serves as a foundational part of the Mena Public School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its youngest students, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the faculty aims to foster both intellectual growth and a sense of community pride within the Mena area.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Mena school system, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards maintained by the district to ensure students meet state educational goals. In addition to standard classroom instruction, the school encourages family engagement and maintains a focus on student well-being. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official Mena Public Schools website at [www.menaschools.org](http://www.menaschools.org).

429

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOUISE DURHAM ELEM. SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	28
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	5

White
365 (85.1 %)
Hispanic
28 (6.5 %)
Two or More
27 (6.3 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)394-2943
Website:	http://www.menaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 20

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 139