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Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy

210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342

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Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

447 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#893 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

37%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

90%

20%

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White

60%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.59

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

KIPP Delta Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy's ranking?

Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy?

447 students attend Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy?

Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy offer ?

Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy part of?

Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy is part of KIPP Delta Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education