- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Helena, AR
Kipp Delta College Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Delta College Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050006200659Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Delta College Preparatory School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Helena · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Delta College Preparatory School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Delta College Preparatory School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Helena, AR.
School address
District: Kipp Delta Public Schools · Arkansas
NCES ID 050006200659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Kipp Delta College Preparatory School grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 050006200659 · Helena, AR Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
163 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy (463 students)
Kipp Delta College Preparatory School grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Delta 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
- Kipp Blythevil
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School
292 students
- Kipp Delta Col 181
Kipp Delta Collegiate High School
181 students
- This school 163
Kipp Delta College Preparatory School
163 students
- Kipp Blythevil 132
Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
132 students
What this shows Kipp Delta College Preparatory School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Delta College Preparatory School compares
Kipp Delta 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 94.5%
White 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Kipp Delta 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 Delta College Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Delta Collegiate High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Delta College Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Delta College Preparatory School
How many students attend Kipp Delta College Preparatory School?
Kipp Delta College Preparatory School has 163 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Helena, AR. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Delta College Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Delta College Preparatory School is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Delta College Preparatory School?
100.0% of students at Kipp Delta 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 Delta College Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Delta College Preparatory School is African American at 94.5% of enrollment, in Helena, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Delta College Preparatory School?
Kipp Delta College Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Delta College Preparatory School rank among public schools in Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Delta College Preparatory School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Helena, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kipp Delta Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Delta College Preparatory School, Kipp Delta Public Schools also operates Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy (463 students), Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School (292 students), and Kipp Delta Collegiate High School (181 students). See the Kipp Delta Public Schools district page for the complete list.