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Acorn Elementary School

Summary:

Acorn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Mena, Arkansas, with 342 students. It is part of the Ouachita River School District, which is ranked 74 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Acorn Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Acorn's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.7%), Reading (41.6%), and Mathematics (35%) are all higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.92% to 75.93% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite this, Acorn Elementary's spending per student in 2018-2019 was $9,083, lower than the nearby Waldron Elementary ($10,754) and Louise Durham Elementary ($10,089) schools.

Acorn Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 14.0 over the past 3 years, which is better than the nearby Cossatot River Primary (15.1) and Waldron Elementary (17.6) schools. This, combined with the school's consistent academic performance and efficient resource allocation, suggests that Acorn Elementary is effectively serving its high-need student population. While there is still room for improvement, particularly in mathematics, the school's overall strengths make it a noteworthy option for families in the Mena area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 143 Polk 96
       Mena, AR  71953

(479) 394-4833

District: Ouachita River School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,083 Help


Students who attend Acorn Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Acorn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Acorn Elementary School ranks better than 61.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Acorn Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acorn Elementary School is $9,083.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Acorn Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ouachita River School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ouachita River School District 74th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Acorn Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 75.32 88th 440 80.0%
2008 77.52 67th 439 84.7%
2009 81.46 52nd 445 88.3%
2010 65.62 152nd 457 66.7%
2011 77.34 78th 471 83.4%
2012 66.72 165th 468 64.7%
2013 56.55 239th 476 49.8%
2014 61.21 188th 471 60.1%
2015 50.25 214th 466 54.1%
2016 69.91 117th 494 76.3%
2017 64.19 155th 485 68.0%
2018 72.30 120th 480 75.0%
2019 65.12 174th 488 64.3%
2021 63.60 183rd 496 63.1%
2022 65.98 160th 487 67.1%
2023 66.51 164th 492 66.7%
2024 62.01 193rd 497 61.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Acorn Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 210 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1989 198 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 198
1990 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1991 195 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1992 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1993 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1994 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1995 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1996 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1997 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1998 236 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1999 218 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2000 235 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 257 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2002 245 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 249
2003 245 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 249
2004 237 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 237 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 241
2006 279 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 294 0 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 281 2 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 292
2009 275 2 0 11 4 n/a n/a 0 292
2010 254 3 0 9 3 0 0 0 269
2011 274 2 0 6 13 0 1 0 296
2012 288 1 0 10 10 0 1 0 310
2013 286 3 4 13 8 0 0 0 314
2014 261 2 4 10 9 0 0 0 286
2015 234 1 4 6 4 0 0 0 249
2016 250 1 1 5 9 0 1 0 267
2017 265 1 0 8 8 0 2 0 284
2018 293 1 0 9 11 0 4 0 318
2019 300 0 0 12 12 0 7 0 331
2020 321 2 0 12 8 0 9 0 352
2021 313 1 0 9 6 0 7 0 336
2022 298 1 0 11 6 0 8 0 324
2023 308 1 0 15 6 2 10 0 342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Acorn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 13.3 15.7 n/a
1989 198 14.0 14.1 n/a
1990 193 15.0 12.8 45.1
1991 195 11.3 17.2 45.6
1992 189 11.4 16.5 50.3
1993 173 12.4 14.0 56.1
1994 173 12.3 14.1 54.9
1995 201 13.1 15.3 54.2
1996 201 13.1 15.3 54.2
1997 230 12.6 18.3 55.2
1998 237 12.6 18.8 56.5
1999 223 12.5 17.8 68.6
2000 239 17.0 14.1 69.9
2001 262 17.0 15.4 64.9
2002 249 19.0 13.1 72.7
2003 249 19.0 13.1 72.7
2004 244 18.0 13.6 73.4
2005 241 19.0 12.7 72.6
2006 284 19.0 14.9 65.5
2007 304 21.0 14.5 91.4
2008 292 21.0 13.9 75
2009 292 22.0 13.3 79.1
2010 269 24.8 12.2 79.6
2011 296 19.2 15.3 79.1
2012 310 19.0 16.2 77.4
2013 314 19.3 16.2 71
2014 286 17.8 16.0 72
2015 249 18.0 13.8 71.9
2016 267 19.0 14.0 76.4
2017 284 17.8 15.9 30.6
2018 318 22.3 14.2 34.3
2019 331 20.3 16.2 70.7
2020 352 24.1 14.5 74.7
2021 336 23.8 14.0 72.9
2022 324 23.5 13.7 75.9
2023 342 25.6 13.3 74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Acorn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 13.3 15.7 n/a
1989 198 14.0 14.1 n/a
1990 193 15.0 12.8 45.1
1991 195 11.3 17.2 45.6
1992 189 11.4 16.5 50.3
1993 173 12.4 14.0 56.1
1994 173 12.3 14.1 54.9
1995 201 13.1 15.3 54.2
1996 201 13.1 15.3 54.2
1997 230 12.6 18.3 55.2
1998 237 12.6 18.8 56.5
1999 223 12.5 17.8 68.6
2000 239 17.0 14.1 69.9
2001 262 17.0 15.4 64.9
2002 249 19.0 13.1 72.7
2003 249 19.0 13.1 72.7
2004 244 18.0 13.6 73.4
2005 241 19.0 12.7 72.6
2006 284 19.0 14.9 65.5
2007 304 21.0 14.5 91.4
2008 292 21.0 13.9 75
2009 292 22.0 13.3 79.1
2010 269 24.8 12.2 79.6
2011 296 19.2 15.3 79.1
2012 310 19.0 16.2 77.4
2013 314 19.3 16.2 71
2014 286 17.8 16.0 72
2015 249 18.0 13.8 71.9
2016 267 19.0 14.0 76.4
2017 284 17.8 15.9 30.6
2018 318 22.3 14.2 34.3
2019 331 20.3 16.2 70.7
2020 352 24.1 14.5 74.7
2021 336 23.8 14.0 72.9
2022 324 23.5 13.7 75.9
2023 342 25.6 13.3 74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Acorn Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,467 (16.2%) $7,616 (83.8%) $9,083

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Acorn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 164th of 492 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Acorn Elementary School)87.360.5
 26.8%
   3rd Grade English (Ouachita River School District)82.260
 22.2%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Acorn Elementary School)74.565.2
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Ouachita River School District)69.761.6
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Acorn Elementary School)46.848.8
 2%
   3rd Grade Science (Ouachita River School District)42.843.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Acorn Elementary School)46.830.3
 16.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ouachita River School District)42.831.7
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Acorn Elementary School)71.182.2
 11.1%
   4th Grade English (Ouachita River School District)70.783.3
 12.6%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Acorn Elementary School)51.171.1
 20%
   4th Grade Math (Ouachita River School District)5068.7
 18.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Acorn Elementary School)37.853.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade Science (Ouachita River School District)39.754.2
 14.5%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Acorn Elementary School)46.760
 13.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Ouachita River School District)46.562.5
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Acorn Elementary School)8875.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade English (Ouachita River School District)82.976.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Acorn Elementary School)4636.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Math (Ouachita River School District)42.232.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Acorn Elementary School)4839
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Ouachita River School District)5036.4
 13.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Acorn Elementary School)4831.7
 16.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Ouachita River School District)48.532.7
 15.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Acorn Elementary School)81.972.2
 9.7%
   6th Grade English (Ouachita River School District)82.468.6
 13.8%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Acorn Elementary School)40.925
 15.9%
   6th Grade Math (Ouachita River School District)43.927.4
 16.5%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Acorn Elementary School)56.841.6
 15.2%
   6th Grade Science (Ouachita River School District)57.937.2
 20.7%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Acorn Elementary School)45.541.7
 3.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Ouachita River School District)47.335.3
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students331342
 3.3%
African American01
American Indian126
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander02
White300308
 2.7%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.7%74.3%
 3.6%

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Students who attend Acorn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Acorn High School

Students at Acorn Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Acorn Elementary School.

Acorn Elementary School ranks 193rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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