How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dumas School District | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dumas, Arkansas | Helena, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,001 | 1,012 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 11.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dumas School District | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,612 | $14,610 |
| Federal Revenue | 30.1% | 30.8% |
| State Revenue | 40.4% | 42.4% |
| Local Revenue | 29.6% | 26.8% |
Dumas 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 | Dumas School District | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| African American | 74.7% | 93.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 97.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dumas School District | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 254.5:1 | 413.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.8% | 17.9% |
School Types
Dumas School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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.