- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blytheville, AR
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050006201526Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Blytheville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Blytheville, AR.
School address
District: Kipp Delta Public Schools · Arkansas
NCES ID 050006201526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 050006201526 · Blytheville, AR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
292 enr · 19.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy (463 students)
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kipp Delta Ele
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
463 students
- This school
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School
292 students
- Kipp Delta Col 181
Kipp Delta Collegiate High School
181 students
- Kipp Delta Col 163
Kipp Delta College Preparatory School
163 students
- Kipp Blythevil 132
Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
132 students
What this shows Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School compares
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,176
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.7%
White 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Kipp Delta Public Schools reports $16,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Delta Collegiate High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Delta College Preparatory School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School
How many students attend Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School?
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blytheville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School is 19.5:1, which is 43% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School?
100.0% of students at Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School is African American at 87.7% of enrollment, in Blytheville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School?
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School rank among public schools in Blytheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Blytheville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blytheville on the city page.
What other schools are in Kipp Delta Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School, Kipp Delta Public Schools also operates Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy (463 students), Kipp Delta Collegiate High School (181 students), and Kipp Delta College Preparatory School (163 students). See the Kipp Delta Public Schools district page for the complete list.