- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 050006201513 · Helena, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
463 enr · 16:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School (292 students)
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- 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 Elementary Literacy Academy reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy compares
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy 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 | 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 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
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
$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.
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
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 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
- 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 other 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 (~463 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.