MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located at 501 Hickory Avenue in the remote town of Mena, Arkansas, Mena School District is an active, traditional public school district that serves as a central pillar of its local community. Operating independently outside of a charter system or supervisory union, the open district manages five operational schools that deliver comprehensive primary and secondary education spanning kindergarten through 12th grade. Families can contact the district directly by phone at (479) 394-1710 or visit their web portal at menaschools.org. Currently, the district educates a total student body of 1,703 students, comprising 892 male and 811 female enrollment from early elementary levels through high school graduation.

The district's student body reflects a varied demographic profile, consisting of 1,451 White, 125 Hispanic, 72 multiracial (two or more races), 25 American Indian, 21 Asian, 6 Black, and 3 Pacific Islander students. To foster academic growth and maintain daily operations across its campuses, Mena School District maintains a substantial workforce totaling 594.78 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 352.72 FTE classroom teachers, supported directly by 33.81 FTE instructional aides and 208.25 FTE operational and administrative support staff. Together, these staffing resources provide comprehensive educational services tailored to the needs of students across the entire district.