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#52 of 89 private schools in AR
Desoto School
School · West Helena, AR
A private school in West Helena, AR serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
497 THUNDERBIRD, West Helena, AR 72390
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AR.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AR
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
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Where Desoto School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average258/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,700
Median home value
$66,000
Median rent
$778/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Desoto School is listed in West Helena, AR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Desoto School
Desoto School is a private school in West Helena, AR, serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 89 private schools in AR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desoto School
What grades does Desoto School serve?
Desoto School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Desoto School?
Desoto School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Desoto School rank in AR?
Desoto School ranks #52 of 89 private schools in AR.
What is Desoto School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desoto School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Desoto School a private school?
Yes, Desoto School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Desoto School a religious school?
No, Desoto School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Phillips County
- Phone
- (870) 572-6717
- Area population (ZIP 72390)
- 7,080
- Area median age
- 32.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72390; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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