LOUISE DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

106 REINE STREET N
MENA, AR 71953

www.menaschools.org

357 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Louise Durham Elementary School is a public school located in Mena, Arkansas, and serves as a foundational part of the Mena Public School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its youngest students, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the faculty aims to foster both intellectual growth and a sense of community pride within the Mena area.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Mena school system, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards maintained by the district to ensure students meet state educational goals. In addition to standard classroom instruction, the school encourages family engagement and maintains a focus on student well-being. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official Mena Public Schools website at [www.menaschools.org](http://www.menaschools.org).

357

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOUISE DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	34
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	6

White
295 (82.6%)
Hispanic
34 (9.5%)
Two or More
20 (5.6%)
American Indian
6 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)394-2943
Website:	http://www.menaschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 114