School District · Arkansas
Ouachita River School District
📍 Mena, AR · Polk County · NCES LEAID 0500073
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
143 POLK RD 96, MENA, AR 71953
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0500073
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Ouachita River School District3 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Ouachita River School District?▼
Ouachita River School District serves 3 zip codes: 71953, 71961, 71965. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Ouachita River School District rated?▼
Ouachita River School District has an overall rating of 5 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 45th percentile among Arkansas school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Arkansas only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Ouachita River School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 799 students across 3 schools for Ouachita River School District.
What grades does Ouachita River School District serve?▼
Ouachita River School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Ouachita River School District?▼
You can reach Ouachita River School District by phone at (479)394-2348 or by mail at 143 POLK RD 96, MENA, AR 71953. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Ouachita River School District
Ouachita River School District is a public school district serving 3 zip codes in Arkansas, primarily in Polk County. It carries an overall rating of 5/10 (Average), the 45th percentile among Arkansas districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Arkansas districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (479)394-2348 before making a housing decision.