Enrollment
463
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Helena, AR
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050006201513Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Helena · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Helena, AR.
School address
District: Kipp Delta Public Schools · Arkansas
NCES ID 050006201513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Helena, Arkansas, enrolling 463 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kipp Delta Public Schools spends $15,266 per pupil, 25% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 35.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kipp Delta Public Schools also operates Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School (292 students) and Kipp Delta Collegiate High School (181 students) alongside Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy compares
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 71% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,266
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 93.3%
White 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Delta Public Schools, which includes Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy.
$15,266
Per student
+25%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.3%
State 60.3%
Federal 35.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Delta Elementary Literacy Academy'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
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
How many students attend Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy?
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Helena, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy?
100.0% of students at Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy is African American at 93.3% of enrollment, in Helena, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy?
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy rank among public schools in Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Helena on the city page.
Is Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy a good school?
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kipp Delta Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy, Kipp Delta Public Schools also operates Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School (292 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.
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