HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1000 GEYER DRIVE
MENA, AR 71953

www.menaschools.org

438 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Holly Harshman Elementary School is located in Mena, Arkansas, and serves as a key part of the Mena Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic development and character growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a focus on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, Holly Harshman Elementary is known for its commitment to the Mena community. The school promotes an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop social-emotional skills. With a goal of cultivating a lifelong love of learning, the administration and faculty work closely with parents and the local community to provide a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and nurturing setting.

438

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	35
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
374 (85.4%)
Hispanic
35 (8.0%)
Two or More
21 (4.8%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)394-3151
Website:	http://www.menaschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 169