Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vera Kilpatrick Elem. 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School's student population of 374 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
79%
19%
White
13%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School's ranking?
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School is ranked #781 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School often compared to?
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 Elem. School?
374 students attend Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School?
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School offer ?
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School part of?
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School is part of Texarkana School District.
In what neighborhood is Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School located?
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. 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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