Louise Durham Elem. School (2025 Ranking)

Louise Durham Elem. School

106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953

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Louise Durham Elem. School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-2.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 370 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Louise Durham Elem. School's student population of 370 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-2

Total Students

370 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Louise Durham Elem. School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Louise Durham Elem. School by grade.

School Calendar

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

The of Louise Durham Elem. School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AR)

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Louise Durham Elem. School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

15%

Black

n/a

19%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Louise Durham Elem. School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

White

82%

58%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Louise Durham Elem. School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.32

0.61

This chart displays the diversity score of Louise Durham Elem. School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

55%

56%

Eligible for

15%

10%

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louise Durham Elem. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Mena School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Louise Durham Elem. School often compared to?

Louise Durham Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acorn Elementary School, Holly Harshman Elem. School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Louise Durham Elem. School?

370 students attend Louise Durham Elem. School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Louise Durham Elem. School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Louise Durham Elem. School?

Louise Durham Elem. School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Louise Durham Elem. School offer ?

Louise Durham Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2

What school district is Louise Durham Elem. School part of?

Louise Durham Elem. School is part of Mena School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 370 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education