KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy

Summary:

KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy is a public charter elementary school in Helena, Arkansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 451 students. The school is part of the KIPP Delta Public Schools district, which is ranked 230 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy consistently performs below the state average in all subject areas and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.9% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%, and only 14.8% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 263 out of 476 Arkansas elementary schools in 2012-2013 (2-star rating) to 448 out of 497 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating). Additionally, 100% of the students at KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population.

When compared to the nearby Barton Elementary School, which is about 10 miles away, KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy performs significantly worse in academic achievement. Barton Elementary School has much higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 24.4%, 17.6%, and 18.7% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to KIPP Delta's 16.9%, 14.8%, and 18.8%. The declining performance and high-poverty student population of KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy suggest that the school may need to implement significant changes to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342

(870) 753-9800

District: KIPP Delta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
448^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,742

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.4%

White:

4.3%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy ranks worse than 90.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.4%), White (4.3%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy employs 32.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy is $12,742.

Schooldigger Rankings:

KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

KIPP Delta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Delta Public Schools 230^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2013	53.11	263^rd	476	44.7%
2014	23.23	406^th	471	13.8%
2016	26.21	405^th	494	18.0%
2017	24.48	396^th	485	18.4%
2018	15.04	422^nd	480	12.1%
2019	14.44	432^nd	488	11.5%
2021	23.87	391^st	496	21.2%
2022	21.92	399^th	487	18.1%
2023	18.06	417^th	492	15.2%
2024	14.55	448^th	497	9.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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Enrollment information for KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2010	2	96	0	1	0	1	100
2011	4	152	0	6	0	4	166
2012	6	243	0	5	0	4	258
2013	11	361	0	4	0	4	380
2014	13	395	1	4	2	2	417
2015	24	403	1	9	1	1	439
2016	29	404	1	8	1	0	443
2017	22	403	1	11	0	0	437
2018	36	458	2	8	1	1	506
2019	38	479	2	8	0	2	529
2020	40	482	2	9	0	2	535
2021	30	404	1	9	0	3	447
2022	23	362	2	9	0	1	397
2023	20	420	2	7	0	2	451
2024	20	439	2	7	0	2	470

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	100	7.1	14.2	95
2011	166	10.7	15.4	91
2012	258	14.8	17.3	93.4
2013	380	24.0	15.8	90.8
2014	417	24.9	16.7	91.1
2015	439	28.0	15.6	91.8
2016	443	30.0	14.7	100
2017	437	24.4	17.8	35.9
2018	506	26.9	18.7	34
2019	529	30.7	17.2	100
2020	535	29.2	18.2	100
2021	447	26.2	17.0	100
2022	397	27.5	14.4	100
2023	451	29.9	15.0	100
2024	470	32.9	14.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	100	7.1	14.2	95
2011	166	10.7	15.4	91
2012	258	14.8	17.3	93.4
2013	380	24.0	15.8	90.8
2014	417	24.9	16.7	91.1
2015	439	28.0	15.6	91.8
2016	443	30.0	14.7	100
2017	437	24.4	17.8	35.9
2018	506	26.9	18.7	34
2019	529	30.7	17.2	100
2020	535	29.2	18.2	100
2021	447	26.2	17.0	100
2022	397	27.5	14.4	100
2023	451	29.9	15.0	100
2024	470	32.9	14.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,632 (28.5%)	$9,110 (71.5%)	$12,742

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 432^nd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 417^th of 492 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	55.7	47.6	8.1%
3rd Grade English (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	54.2	41.6	12.6%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	35.4	24.6	10.8%
3rd Grade Math (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	38.5	17.6	20.9%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	25.3	6.6	18.7%
3rd Grade Science (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	28.1	6.5	21.6%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	21.6	14.8	6.8%
3rd Grade Reading (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	25	10.2	14.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	55.4	46.1	9.3%
4th Grade English (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	59.6	43	16.6%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	22.9	13.8	9.1%
4th Grade Math (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	26.3	15.1	11.2%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	13.2	12.3	0.9%
4th Grade Science (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	14.2	13	1.2%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	20.5	21.5	1%
4th Grade Reading (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	20.2	16.1	4.1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	64.6	61.2	3.4%
5th Grade English (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	61.4	57.6	3.8%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	29.2	20.9	8.3%
5th Grade Math (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	31.5	19.6	11.9%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	23.2	28.4	5.2%
5th Grade Science (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	22.8	25	2.2%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)	29.3	32.8	3.5%
5th Grade Reading (KIPP Delta Public Schools)	27.2	28.3	1.1%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	529	451	14.7%
African American	479	420	12.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	8	7	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	38	20	47.4%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	210 Cherry St	Helena	72342	Phillips County	KIPP Delta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 753-9800	470	33	14.2	100.0%	20 (4.3%)	439 (93.4%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14.5	448^th of 497 public elementary schools	9.9%		18.1	417^th of 492 public elementary schools	15.2%	31	18.8	11.3	20.3		16.9	20.3	12.7	20.4		17.8	17.7	12.7	13.6		14.8	23.1	12.7	20.3		18.8	$12,742	$3,632	$9,110
J.F. Wahl Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	125 Hicklory Hill	West Helena	72390	Phillips County	Helena / West Helena School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 338-4425	541	36	15.0	100.0%	24 (4.4%)	496 (91.7%)	6 (1.1%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	10.9	465^th of 497 public elementary schools	6.4%		13.7	434^th of 492 public elementary schools	11.8%	31	15.9	7.8	8.4	26.8	14.2	17.5	6.3	9.9	28.6	15.0	14.3	3.2	8.4	16.1	10.3	12.7	11.0	8.5	16.1	11.8	$11,715	$3,313	$8,402
Barton Elementary School	Public	K-6	9546 Hwy 85 S	Barton	72312	Phillips County	Barton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 572-3984	302	27	11.2	106.6%	185 (61.3%)	89 (29.5%)	12 (4.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	23.8	402^nd of 497 public elementary schools	19.1%		26.8	382^nd of 492 public elementary schools	22.4%	20	38.5	20.0	17.6	23.6	24.4	41.0	14.3	17.7	25.5	24.4	25.7	8.6	19.6	15.7	17.6	15.4	31.4	7.9	23.5	18.7	$9,867	$1,370	$8,497
Marvell-Elaine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1018b Hwy 49	Marvell	72366	Phillips County	Marvell-Elaine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 829-2946	142	12	11.7	100.0%	3 (2.1%)	138 (97.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.9	496^th of 497 public elementary schools	0.2%		2.2	492^nd of 492 public elementary schools	0.0%	4	5.9	0.0	0.0	10.0	4.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	1.5	11.1	0.0	0.0	5.0	4.6	5.6	0.0	0.0	5.0	3.1	$12,462	$2,700	$9,762
Anna Strong Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	214 South Alabama Street	Marianna	72360	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 295-7140	402	25	16.0	99.5%	12 (3.0%)	364 (90.5%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	14.5	449^th of 497 public elementary schools	9.7%		7.3	468^th of 492 public elementary schools	4.9%	19	12.0	14.3	18.4	23.3	16.3	14.0	18.4	20.4	13.3	16.8	20.0	18.3	22.5	16.7	19.6	14.0	14.2	20.4	13.3	15.7	$13,903	$3,644	$10,258

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy

What district is KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy in?

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How many students attend KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy?

Students at KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy are 93% African American, 4% White, 1% Hispanic.

Is KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy a good school?

KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy ranks in the bottom 9.9% of Arkansas elementary schools.

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