- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mena, AR
Acorn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Acorn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050007300001
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acorn Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Mena · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Acorn Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acorn Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Mena, AR.
School address
District: Ouachita River School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050007300001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Acorn Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 050007300001 · Mena, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 12.8:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Acorn High School (281 students)
Acorn Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Acorn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Acorn Elementary School
321 students
- Acorn High Sch
Acorn High School
281 students
- Oden Schools
Oden Schools
133 students
What this shows Acorn Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acorn Elementary School compares
Acorn Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,567
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Acorn Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ouachita River School District reports $11,567 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acorn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oden Schools | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acorn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acorn Elementary School
How many students attend Acorn Elementary School?
Acorn Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mena, AR. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acorn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acorn Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acorn Elementary School?
57.9% of students at Acorn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acorn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Acorn Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Mena, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acorn Elementary School?
Acorn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acorn Elementary School rank among schools in Mena?
By Resource Investment Index, Acorn Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Mena, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mena on the city page.
What other schools are in Ouachita River School District?
Besides Acorn Elementary School, Ouachita River School District also operates Acorn High School (281 students) and Oden Schools (133 students). See the Ouachita River School District district page for the complete list.