Louise Durham Elem. School

106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score 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
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
9%
15%
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Black
n/a
19%
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White
82%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.32
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 National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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

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