- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Helena, AR
Kipp Delta Collegiate High School
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Delta Collegiate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050006201451Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Delta Collegiate High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Helena · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Delta Collegiate High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Delta Collegiate High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Helena, AR.
School address
District: Kipp Delta Public Schools · Arkansas
NCES ID 050006201451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Kipp Delta Collegiate High School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 54.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 050006201451 · Helena, AR High · SMALL · CHARTER
181 enr · 4.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy (463 students)
Kipp Delta Collegiate High School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 54.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Delta Collegiate High 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
- This school 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 Delta Collegiate High School reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Delta Collegiate High School compares
Kipp Delta Collegiate High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.8:1 | ▼ 65% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% 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
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 4% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 91 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.4%
White 3.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Kipp Delta Collegiate High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Collegiate High 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 College Preparatory School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Delta Collegiate High 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
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high 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 (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Delta Collegiate High School
How many students attend Kipp Delta Collegiate High School?
Kipp Delta Collegiate High School has 181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Helena, AR. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Delta Collegiate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Delta Collegiate High School is 4.8:1, which is 65% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 69% 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 Collegiate High School?
100.0% of students at Kipp Delta Collegiate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Delta Collegiate High School?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Delta Collegiate High School is African American at 93.4% of enrollment, in Helena, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Delta Collegiate High School?
Kipp Delta Collegiate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Delta Collegiate High School rank among public schools in Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Delta Collegiate High School ranks #1 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 Collegiate High School, Kipp Delta Public Schools also operates Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy (463 students), Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School (292 students), and Kipp Delta College Preparatory School (163 students). See the Kipp Delta Public Schools district page for the complete list.