What grades does ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Primary school serving students in MENA, AR. The school is part of OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Where is ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at MENA, AR in a rural area.

What school district is ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?

ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT in AR. The district operates 3 schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio at ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

How many schools are in OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT?

OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 schools in AR.

What schools are in MENA, AR?

MENA, AR is served by OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT. ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of the Primary schools in the area.

What school district serves MENA, AR?

OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT serves MENA, AR with 3 schools. ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of the schools in this district.

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Acorn Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

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MENA, AR 71953

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Thu

Parent / Teacher Conferences - Report CardsStaff DayDistrict-wide

Parent/Teacher Conferences and Report Cards will be distributed.

Nov

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Fall Break - No School

Nov

Tue

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Fall Break - No School

Nov

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Fall Break

Nov

Tue

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Fall Break

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–6

Enrollment

343

Student:Teacher

16.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

77.0%

Phone

(479)394-4833

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

30-34%

Math Proficiency

40-44%

Chronic Absenteeism

36.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

25 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.8:1

Near average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

306

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.12

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,567

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,865

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,154

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 59%Local 21%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.9%

Below 150% poverty line

9.0%

Unemployment rate

9.6%

Uninsured residents

12.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

27%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

52 (57%)

Other Health Impairment

15 (16%)

Specific Learning Disability

12 (13%)

Autism

7 (8%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

321

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Parent / Teacher Conferences - Report Cards

Parent/Teacher Conferences and Report Cards will be distributed.

Staff Day

Mon, Nov 9, 2026

Fall Break

Fall Break - No School

Break

Tue, Nov 10, 2026

Fall Break

Fall Break - No School

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT. Acorn Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide ORSD - School Closed in observation of Labor Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Parent / Teacher Conferences - Report CardsDistrict-wide Parent/Teacher Conferences and Report Cards will be distributed.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Fall Break - No School	Break	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Fall Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Fall Break	Break	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Christmas Break - No School	Break	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Parent / Teacher Conferences - Report CardsDistrict-wide Parent-teacher conferences and report cards will be distributed.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day District-wide ORSD - School Closed in observation of Memorial Day	Holiday	—