Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: VERA KILPATRICK ELEM. SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Texarkana, AR, covering approximately 195.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance from the school to the zone's edge of about 8.9 miles, reaching up to 17.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#737 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
80%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
8%
Showing 2009–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School's ranking?
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School often compared to?
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward D. Trice Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School?
373 students attend Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School?
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School offer ?
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School part of?
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School is part of Texarkana School District.
In what neighborhood is Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School located?
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School is located in the North Heights neighborhood of Texarkana, AR. There are 1 other public schools located in North Heights.
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