C+
Average
64/100

Holly Harshman Elem. School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1000 GEYER DR, Mena, AR 71953
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 47% · Math 58% proficient · 51st percentile in Arkansas
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
454
Students
enrolled
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%51/100reading 52nd percentile, math 51st percentile among Arkansas elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+4 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency58% (+12 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%57%reading -6 pts, math -9 pts33rd percentile (list)
Hispanic50%90%reading +13 pts, math +40 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income42%52%reading +7 pts, math +4 pts56th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1000 GEYER DR
City Mena
ZIP Code 71953
District 0509750
NCES School ID 050975000715
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 71953

Understanding the community around Holly Harshman Elem. School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,642
Per Capita Income $33,348
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $143,500
Median Rent $764
Owner-Occupied 81.4%
Renter-Occupied 18.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Holly Harshman Elem. School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.0%
Hispanic/Latino 6.4%
Two or More Races 6.0%
Black 0.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 1.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 454
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Holly Harshman Elem. School?
Holly Harshman Elem. School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Holly Harshman Elem. School?
Holly Harshman Elem. School has 454 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
What grades does Holly Harshman Elem. School serve?
Holly Harshman Elem. School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Holly Harshman Elem. School receive per student?
Holly Harshman Elem. School receives $13,150 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Holly Harshman Elem. School in 71953 ▼
Avg Home Value
$198,800
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
18.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026