- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mena, AR
Louise Durham Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Louise Durham Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050975000712
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louise Durham Elem. School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Mena · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Louise Durham Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louise Durham Elem. School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mena, AR.
School address
District: Mena School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050975000712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Louise Durham Elem. School shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 050975000712 · Mena, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 13.7:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mena High School (503 students)
Louise Durham Elem. School shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Louise Durham Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mena High Scho
Mena High School
503 students
- Holly Harshman
Holly Harshman Elem. School
438 students
- Mena Middle Sc
Mena Middle School
393 students
- This school
Louise Durham Elem. School
357 students
- Polk County Vi 12
Polk County Virtual Academy
12 students
What this shows Louise Durham Elem. School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louise Durham Elem. School compares
Louise Durham Elem. 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 48% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$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
33
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Louise Durham Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Mena School District reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Louise Durham Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Harshman Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mena Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polk County Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Louise Durham Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 89/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louise Durham Elem. School
How many students attend Louise Durham Elem. School?
Louise Durham Elem. School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mena, AR. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise Durham Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise Durham Elem. School is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louise Durham Elem. School?
52.0% of students at Louise Durham Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louise Durham Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Louise Durham Elem. School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Mena, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louise Durham Elem. School?
Louise Durham Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Louise Durham Elem. School rank among schools in Mena?
By Resource Investment Index, Louise Durham Elem. School ranks #4 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 Mena School District?
Besides Louise Durham Elem. School, Mena School District also operates Mena High School (503 students), Holly Harshman Elem. School (438 students), and Mena Middle School (393 students). See the Mena School District district page for the complete list.