Acorn Elementary School vs Elkins Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 153 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acorn Elementary School
Mena · Public elementary · Grades K–6
321 students
Elkins Primary School
Elkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
322 students
| Measure | Acorn Elementary School Mena, Arkansas | Elkins Primary School Elkins, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 511 | #220 of 511 |
| National rank | #26526 of 50,301 | #26281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 321 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Mena | Elkins |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.9 vs 48.3).
- •Elkins Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 79.1%).
- •Acorn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.9).
- •Elkins Primary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 321.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acorn Elementary School better than Elkins Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Acorn Elementary School and Elkins Primary School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Mena and Elkins in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acorn Elementary School: 321. Elkins Primary School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acorn Elementary School and Elkins Primary School rank in Arkansas?
Acorn Elementary School is 225th of 511 and Elkins Primary School is 220th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).