Acorn Elementary School

About Acorn Elementary School

Acorn Elementary School is an excellent place for elementary-aged children to learn and grow. The school is located in a beautiful and safe community, and the teachers and staff are dedicated to providing a quality education to all students. The school offers a variety of activities and programs to engage students in learning, including after-school clubs, sports, and field trips.
Acorn Elementary School also has a strong focus on student health and wellness. The school offers a variety of healthy meals and snacks, and students have access to physical education classes and outdoor playtime. The school also provides mental health services, such as counseling and social-emotional learning.
Acorn Elementary School is a great place for children to learn and grow. With its commitment to quality education and student health and wellness, Acorn Elementary School is an ideal environment for young learners.

Address:	143 Polk 96 Mena, AR 71953
Phone:	(479) 394-4833
Site:	www.ouachitariversd.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	336 students

Overview Acorn Elementary School

Acorn Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Acorn Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Acorn Elementary School

Acorn Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Acorn Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.