How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bismarck School District | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bismarck, Arkansas | Helena, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,020 | 1,012 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bismarck School District | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,540 | $14,610 |
| Federal Revenue | 27.7% | 30.8% |
| State Revenue | 46.5% | 42.4% |
| Local Revenue | 25.8% | 26.8% |
Bismarck School District
Federal State Local
Helena/ W.Helena School Dist.
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bismarck School District | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 3.0% |
| African American | 0.7% | 93.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.0% | 97.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bismarck School District | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 321.7:1 | 413.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.8% | 17.9% |
School Types
Bismarck School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Helena/ W.Helena School Dist.
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.