Acorn Elementary School vs Holly Harshman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.3 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
Holly Harshman Elementary School
Mena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
438 students
| Measure | Acorn Elementary School Mena, Arkansas | Holly Harshman Elementary School Mena, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 511 | #230 of 511 |
| National rank | #26526 of 50,301 | #26743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 321 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Mena | Mena |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.9 vs 47.6).
- •Holly Harshman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Acorn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Holly Harshman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 79.1%).
- •Acorn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.9).
- •Holly Harshman Elementary School is the larger school with 438 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 Holly Harshman Elementary 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 Holly Harshman Elementary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Mena and Mena in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acorn Elementary School: 321. Holly Harshman Elementary School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acorn Elementary School and Holly Harshman Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Acorn Elementary School is 225th of 511 and Holly Harshman Elementary School is 230th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).