- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mena, AR
Acorn High School
Federal NCES profile for Acorn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050007300002
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acorn High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Mena · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Acorn High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acorn High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Mena, AR.
School address
District: Ouachita River School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050007300002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Acorn High School shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 050007300002 · Mena, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 5.7:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Acorn Elementary School (321 students)
Acorn High School shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Acorn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Acorn Elementa
Acorn Elementary School
321 students
- This school
Acorn High School
281 students
- Oden Schools
Oden Schools
133 students
What this shows Acorn High School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acorn High School compares
Acorn High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.7:1 | ▼ 58% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 6% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Acorn High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oden Schools | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acorn High 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acorn High School
How many students attend Acorn High School?
Acorn High School has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mena, AR. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acorn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acorn High School is 5.7:1, which is 58% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 64% 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 High School?
49.1% of students at Acorn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acorn High School?
The largest demographic group at Acorn High School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Mena, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acorn High School?
Acorn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 High School rank among schools in Mena?
By Resource Investment Index, Acorn High School ranks #2 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 High School, Ouachita River School District also operates Acorn Elementary School (321 students) and Oden Schools (133 students). See the Ouachita River School District district page for the complete list.