Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School serves 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School 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 21% (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 18% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School 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 Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
79%
20%
White
15%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #849 out of 993 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School?
413 students attend Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School?
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School offer ?
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School part of?
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School is part of Texarkana School District.
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