51爆料

Ouachita River School District

143 Polk Rd 96
Mena, AR 71953
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Ouachita River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 758 students in Ouachita River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
51爆料s in Ouachita River School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
758 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ouachita River School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#120 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
35%
39%
40%
40%
39%
36%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.61
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
90%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,745 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,679 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,745
$13,133
Spending / Student
$11,679
$13,044

Best Ouachita River School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acorn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Acorn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Gr: 7-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Oden Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ouachita River School District?
Ouachita River School District manages 3 public schools serving 758 students.
What is the rank of Ouachita River School District?
Ouachita River School District is ranked #121 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ouachita River School District?
90% of Ouachita River School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ouachita River School District?
Ouachita River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Ouachita River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,679 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 758 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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