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#972 of 1,036 schools in AR
Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad
Elementary School · Kipp Delta Public Schools · Helena, AR
A charter elementary school in Helena, AR where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 CHERRY ST, Helena, AR 72342
- Math 18% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average258/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,191
Median home value
$99,000
Median rent
$655/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.f. Wahl Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Desoto SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Kipp: Blytheville College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–6 | Not available | 305 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kipp Delta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad is listed in KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad
Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad is a public elementary school in Helena, AR, part of Kipp Delta Public Schools, serving approximately 470 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad
What grades does Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad serve?
Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad?
Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad rank in AR?
Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad ranks #972 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad a Title I school?
No, Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad?
100.0% of students at Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Phillips County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (870) 753-9800
- Area population (ZIP 72342)
- 3,971
- Area median age
- 47
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 72342; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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