Acorn Elementary School vs Louise Durham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.7 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
Louise Durham Elementary School
Mena · Public elementary · Grades K–2
357 students
| Measure | Acorn Elementary School Mena, Arkansas | Louise Durham Elementary School Mena, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 511 | #297 of 511 |
| National rank | #26526 of 50,301 | #31215 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 321 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Mena | Mena |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acorn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 41.1).
- •Louise Durham Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 79.1%).
- •Acorn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.5).
- •Louise Durham Elementary School is the larger school with 357 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 Louise Durham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Acorn Elementary School ranks higher (47.9 vs 41.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Acorn Elementary School and Louise Durham Elementary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Mena and Mena in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acorn Elementary School: 321. Louise Durham Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acorn Elementary School and Louise Durham Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Acorn Elementary School is 225th of 511 and Louise Durham Elementary School is 297th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).