NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY

618 N COLLEGE ST
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653

552 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Nelson Wilks Herron (NWH) Elementary is a prominent educational institution located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. As part of the Mountain Home School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local "Bomber" community, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both foundational academics and personal character development. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere where young learners can build the essential skills necessary for future success in the district’s upper-level schools.

Beyond core classroom instruction, NWH Elementary prioritizes community involvement and student engagement. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s broader network—often highlighted on the official MHBombers platform—the school encourages a partnership between educators, parents, and the local community. Through a focus on collaboration and academic growth, Nelson Wilks Herron strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that prepares its students for the transitions that follow in their educational experience.

552

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	506
Hispanic	18
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

White
506 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.3 %)
Two or More
16 (2.9 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)425-1251
Website:	http://#mhbombers.com#
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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

Grade 1 259

Grade 2 293