- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texarkana, AR
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051311001075
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Texarkana, AR.
School address
District: Texarkana School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051311001075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 051311001075 · Texarkana, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 15.5:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas High School (1,092 students)
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arkansas High
Arkansas High School
1,092 students
- Arkansas Middl
Arkansas Middle School
842 students
- Edward D. Tric
Edward D. Trice Elem. School
473 students
- College Hill H 391
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
391 students
- This school 373
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
373 students
- Fairview Eleme 246
Fairview Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School compares
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 66% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$15,529
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.6%
White 12.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Texarkana School District reports $15,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arkansas Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward D. Trice Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
How many students attend Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School?
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texarkana, AR. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School?
99.7% of students at Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School is African American at 79.6% of enrollment, in Texarkana, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School?
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Texarkana, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Texarkana School District?
Besides Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School, Texarkana School District also operates Arkansas High School (1,092 students), Arkansas Middle School (842 students), and Edward D. Trice Elem. School (473 students). See the Texarkana School District district page for the complete list.