- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mena, AR
Holly Harshman Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Holly Harshman Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050975000715
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Harshman Elem. School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Mena · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Harshman Elem. School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Harshman Elem. School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Mena, AR.
School address
District: Mena School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050975000715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Holly Harshman Elem. School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 050975000715 · Mena, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 19:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mena High School (503 students)
Holly Harshman Elem. School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Holly Harshman Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mena High Scho
Mena High School
503 students
- This school
Holly Harshman Elem. School
438 students
- Mena Middle Sc
Mena Middle School
393 students
- Louise Durham
Louise Durham Elem. School
357 students
- Polk County Vi 12
Polk County Virtual Academy
12 students
What this shows Holly Harshman Elem. School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Harshman Elem. School compares
Holly Harshman Elem. 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 91% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Holly Harshman Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mena School District reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holly Harshman Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mena High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mena Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louise Durham Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polk County Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Harshman Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 89/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Harshman Elem. School
How many students attend Holly Harshman Elem. School?
Holly Harshman Elem. School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mena, AR. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Harshman Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Harshman Elem. School is 19:1, which is 40% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holly Harshman Elem. School?
49.7% of students at Holly Harshman Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Harshman Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Holly Harshman Elem. School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Mena, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Harshman Elem. School?
Holly Harshman Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Holly Harshman Elem. School rank among public schools in Mena?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Harshman Elem. School ranks #5 of 7 public 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 public schools in Mena on the city page.
What other schools are in Mena School District?
Besides Holly Harshman Elem. School, Mena School District also operates Mena High School (503 students), Mena Middle School (393 students), and Louise Durham Elem. School (357 students). See the Mena School District district page for the complete list.